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Hikmat

Quick answerHikmat is an Arabic name meaning "wisdom" derived from the root ḥ-k-m, which relates to judgment, discernment, and philosophical wisdom.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,785
TrendStable
Peak year2007
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#941

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hikmat

Hikmat is an Arabic name meaning "wisdom" derived from the root ḥ-k-m, which relates to judgment, discernment, and philosophical wisdom.

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Etymology

Hikmat is an Arabic name meaning "wisdom" derived from the root ḥ-k-m, which relates to judgment, discernment, and philosophical wisdom. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, with historical usage among Muslim scholars and philosophers.

Hikmat currently ranks #5,785 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.

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