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Hikmah

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Meaning

Wisdom

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حكمة
Urdu حکمت
Persian حکمه
Turkish Hikmet
Bengali হিকমাহ
Pashto حکمت

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Hikmah stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Wisdom', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Hikmah comes from the same Arabic root h-k-m as Hakim, meaning "wisdom." The Quran (2:269) declares, "whoever is given wisdom has certainly been given much good."

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ح-ك-م (ḥ-k-m, 'to be wise, judge'). Hikmah means 'wisdom' - a Quranic term for the wisdom granted by God alongside revealed scripture.

Islamic Significance

Knowledge is the only increase the Prophet is instructed to ask for: say, my Lord, increase me in knowledge (20:114).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.