Haki
Fact sheet
- Name
- Haki
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The male first name Haki has its roots in the Nordic region. Translated, it means both 'the brave' and 'the reckless'.
What does the name Haki mean?
Haki is a boy's name of Nordic origin. Its direct translation is 'the brave' or 'the reckless'. The name derives from the Old Danish word haki, which encompasses terms like 'rude', 'impudent', 'reckless', 'brave', and 'valiant'. Additionally, there are connections to the Old Danish expressions haki, meaning 'harelip', or *haka, meaning 'chin', as well as to the Old Norse *haki, meaning 'hook'.
Where does the name Haki come from?
The name Haki has its roots in the Old Danish and Old Norse language areas and means 'the brave'. In Old Danish, haki stands for terms like 'rude', 'impudent', 'reckless', 'brave', and 'valiant', while it also has the meaning of 'harelip'. In Old Norse, *haki refers to 'hook' and *haka refers to 'chin'. Haki is a Scandinavian name.
How do you pronounce Haki?
Ha-ki
Popularity
In Germany, Haki is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007 at rank 1,124. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,092nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,224th.
Nicknames & pet names
Hakina Matata
Famous people
- Haki Korca (Albanian football player)
- Haki R. Madhubuti (writer from the USA)
- Haki Stermilli (Albanian writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Haki
What is the meaning of the name Haki?
Haki is a boy's name of Nordic origin and means 'the brave'. The term also encompasses traits like 'reckless' and 'impudent'.
Where does the name Haki come from?
The name Haki has its roots in the Old Danish and Old Norse language areas, where it is associated with terms like 'hook' and 'chin'.
How popular is the name Haki?
Haki is a Scandinavian name that has gained popularity in recent years, but it is not among the most common first names.