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Hikmat: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“wisdom”

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حکمت

حِكْمَة

Hikmat (حکمت, Arabic حِكْمَة) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “wisdom”. It comes from the Arabic root ح ك م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ح ك م.

Hikmat at a glance

Meaning: wisdom
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: hik-mat
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: H · ح

Meaning of Hikmat

In English: wisdom
اردو میں معنی: حکمت، دانائی

Origin and history of Hikmat

Lane gives ḥikma as wisdom (Quran 2:269).

Rootح ك م

How to say and write Hikmat

Say it: hik-mat2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Hikmat
Urdu: حکمت
Original script: حِكْمَة
Other spellings: Hekmat · Hikmet
Known bearer: Nazim Hikmet, Turkish poet
Themes: Knowledge

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Questions about the name Hikmat

What does the name Hikmat mean?

Hikmat means “wisdom”. In Urdu: حکمت، دانائی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Hikmat a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Hikmat is a boy’s name.

Is Hikmat a Muslim name?

Yes. Hikmat is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ḥikma as wisdom (Quran 2:269).

How do you pronounce Hikmat?

Say it “hik-mat”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Hikmat in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Hikmat is written حکمت. In its original script: حِكْمَة.

What are other spellings of Hikmat?

Hikmat is also spelled Hekmat, Hikmet.

Who is a famous person named Hikmat?

Nazim Hikmet, Turkish poet

Is the meaning of Hikmat 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.