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Hikmat

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Meaning

Wisdom

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic حكمت
Urdu حکمت
Persian حکمت
Turkish Hikmet
Bengali হিকমত
Pashto حکمت

Alternate Spellings

With its Arabic roots, Hikmat is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Wisdom', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Hikmat comes from the Arabic root h-k-m, the same root behind Hakim, meaning "to judge" or "to be wise." It is translated as "wisdom," a quality the Quran describes Allah granting to whom He wills (2:269).

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ح-ك-م (ḥ-k-m, 'to be wise'). Hikmat means 'wisdom' - a variant of Hikmah.

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

Used across the Muslim world.