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Hakam

/HAH-kam/

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Meaning

Arbitrator, judge

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حكم
Urdu حکم
Persian حکم
Bengali হাকাম
Pashto حکیم
The name Hakam is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Arbitrator, judge', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Hakam has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hakam comes from the same Arabic root h-k-m as Hakim, meaning "to judge." Al-Hakam (The Judge) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ح-ك-م (ḥ-k-m, 'to judge'). Hakam means 'arbitrator, judge.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Hakam is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Hakam, judge, is the word of the challenge in Surah 6: shall I seek other than God as judge, when it is he who sent down to you the Book (6:114).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.