Boy name
Hipokrat name meaning
“horse power; strength associated with horses”
Hipokrat means “horse power” or “strength associated with horses.” It is the Turkish form of Greek Hippokrátēs, combining híppos, “horse,” and krátos, “strength.” Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a clear historical association with the ancient physician Hippocrates and the medical oath bearing his name.
What does Hipokrat mean?
Horse power; strength associated with horses
In Turkish: at gücü; atlarla ilgili kudret
Hipokrat is strongly associated with the ancient Greek physician and the medical tradition bearing his name. The Hippocratic Oath preserves that association today, although the name’s literal formation refers to horses and strength rather than medicine, so its etymology and historical resonance are distinct.
Origin of the name Hipokrat
The Turkish form of Greek Hippokrátēs. It combines híppos, meaning horse, with krátos, meaning strength or power.
How to pronounce Hipokrat
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hipokɾat/ |
Is Hipokrat a boy’s name?
Yes, Hipokrat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hipokrat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Hipokrat
What is the meaning of Hipokrat?
Hipokrat means “horse power; strength associated with horses”. The Turkish form of Greek Hippokrátēs. It combines híppos, meaning horse, with krátos, meaning strength or power.
Is Hipokrat a boy’s name?
Yes, Hipokrat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hipokrat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hipokrat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hipokrat?
Hipokrat is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Hipokrat have?
Hipokrat has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Hipokrat?
Hipokrat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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