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Hatim: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“one who decides; a judge”

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حاتم

حَاتِم

Hatim (حاتم, Arabic حَاتِم) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “one who decides; a judge”. It comes from the Arabic root ح ت م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ح ت م.

Hatim at a glance

Meaning: one who decides; a judge
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: haa-tim
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: H · ح

Meaning of Hatim

In English: one who decides; a judge
اردو میں معنی: فیصلہ کرنے والا، قاضی

Origin and history of Hatim

Lane gives ḥātim as one who decides or decrees, a judge.

Rootح ت م

How to say and write Hatim

Say it: haa-tim2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Hatim
Urdu: حاتم
Original script: حَاتِم
Other spellings: Haatim
Known bearer: Hatim al-Tai, poet proverbial for generosity
Themes: Kindness

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Questions about the name Hatim

What does the name Hatim mean?

Hatim means “one who decides; a judge”. In Urdu: فیصلہ کرنے والا، قاضی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Hatim a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Hatim is a boy’s name.

Is Hatim a Muslim name?

Yes. Hatim is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ḥātim as one who decides or decrees, a judge.

How do you pronounce Hatim?

Say it “haa-tim”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Hatim in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Hatim is written حاتم. In its original script: حَاتِم.

What are other spellings of Hatim?

Hatim is also spelled Haatim.

Who is a famous person named Hatim?

Hatim al-Tai, poet proverbial for generosity

Is the meaning of Hatim verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.