Girl name
Rikkat name meaning
“tenderness, sensitivity, compassion”
Rikkat means “tenderness, sensitivity and compassion” and entered Ottoman Turkish from Arabic riqqa, a word also expressing delicacy and softness. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. The illumination artist Rikkat Kunt provides a concrete historical association, connecting the name with the decorative arts of manuscripts.
What does Rikkat mean?
Tenderness, sensitivity, compassion
In Turkish: duygu inceliği, yufka yüreklilik, merhamet
Rikkat belongs to Turkish literary vocabulary for tenderness of feeling and sensitivity to another's suffering. The expression rikkat uyandırmak emphasizes being moved to compassion. The illumination artist Rikkat Kunt provides a historical cultural example of the name. Its meaning extends beyond sadness to a broader delicacy of emotional response.
Origin of the name Rikkat
It entered Ottoman Turkish from Arabic riqqa, 'delicacy, softness.' These senses extend to emotional tenderness, sensitivity, and compassion.
How to pronounce Rikkat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾikkat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رقت |
| Arabic | رقة |
Is Rikkat a girl’s name?
Yes, Rikkat is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rikkat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rikkat
Names with related meanings
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
- Şefika♀Compassionate, tender, caring
- Semahat♀Generosity
- Hamiye♀Female protector, one who shelters
- Rahmet♀Mercy, forgiveness
- Assıya♀One who heals or consoles
- Atife♀Compassionate, affectionate
- Asral♀Compassion, love, protective care
FAQ about the name Rikkat
What is the meaning of Rikkat?
Rikkat means “tenderness, sensitivity, compassion”. It entered Ottoman Turkish from Arabic riqqa, 'delicacy, softness.' These senses extend to emotional tenderness, sensitivity, and compassion.
Is Rikkat a girl’s name?
Yes, Rikkat is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rikkat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rikkat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rikkat?
Rikkat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rikkat have?
Rikkat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rikkat?
Rikkat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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