Boy name
Mikat name meaning
“appointed time; designated meeting place”
Mikat means “appointed time” or “designated meeting place.” It comes from Arabic mīqāt, a word related to the root for time, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A meeting arranged for a particular place and moment provides a concrete illustration of its connected senses.
What does Mikat mean?
Appointed time; designated meeting place
In Turkish: belirlenmiş zaman; tayin edilmiş buluşma yeri
Mikat can denote a time appointed for an event or meeting. In pilgrimage terminology, it also names the designated boundaries associated with entering ihram for hajj or umrah. Its Arabic source occurs in the Quran, linking the name both with time and with a specific Islamic practice.
Origin of the name Mikat
From Arabic mīqāt (ميقات), associated with the root w-q-t, concerning time. It denotes an appointed time or a designated place.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Mikat in the Quran? | As a word · ميقات · 78:17The Arabic source word of Mikat occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word meaning an appointed time. |
| Starts with | M · Mi |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Mikat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mikat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ميقات |
Is Mikat a boy’s name?
Yes, Mikat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mikat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mikat
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Recep♂The honored seventh month of the lunar calendar
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Çağlar♂Flows vigorously
- Adar♂The month of March
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ezel♂♀Beginningless past
- Halit♂Lasting, enduring
- Çağdaş♂Living in the same era
- Muammer♂Long-lived
- Ergün♂Early day
- Cumali♂Associated with Friday
FAQ about the name Mikat
What is the meaning of Mikat?
Mikat means “appointed time; designated meeting place”. From Arabic mīqāt (ميقات), associated with the root w-q-t, concerning time. It denotes an appointed time or a designated place.
Is Mikat a boy’s name?
Yes, Mikat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mikat in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Mikat occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word meaning an appointed time. (e.g.: 78:17)
What is the origin of the name Mikat?
Mikat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mikat have?
Mikat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mikat?
Mikat 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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