Hikmet

The name Hikmet represents the Turkish variant of the Arabic first name Hikmat. Translated, it means 'the wisdom' or 'the wise one' in Turkish.

What does the name Hikmet mean?

Hikmet is the Turkish variant of the Arabic name Hikmat and literally means 'the wisdom.' More freely interpreted, it can also mean 'the wise one.' The name derives from the Arabic term ḥikma (حِكْمَة), which stands for 'wisdom' or 'philosophy.' Hikmet is a fairly common and widespread name for boys in Turkey.

Where does the name Hikmet come from?

Hikmet is a male first name of Arabic origin that carries the meanings 'the wisdom' or 'the wise one.' The Arabic word formation ḥikma (حِكْمَة) stands for wisdom and philosophy, while in Turkish, hikmet also means wisdom or philosophy. The name is particularly common in Turkish.

How do you pronounce Hikmet?

The pronunciation of Hikmet is clear and structured. The name is pronounced in two syllables, as 'Hik-met' [ˈhɪkmɛt]. It begins with a short, concise I sound. The consonant cluster '-km-' gives the name a compact sound quality. The final T provides a distinct, clear accent. Hikmet conveys a powerful, factual, and strong character effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Hikmet is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2006 when it reached 930th place. In the last ten years, Hikmet has been used as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,591st. Worldwide, Hikmet is also represented, with varying rankings in the first name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Hic Mac / Hickey / Hickory / Higgi / Higi / Higins / Hik / Hikhak / Hiki / Hiko / Hikos / Hiks / Med

Famous people

• Arif Hikmet Koyunoglu (Architect)
• Hikmet Balioglu (Footballer)
• Hikmet Çetin (Politician)
• Hikmet Çiftçi (Football Player)
• Hikmet Fidan (Intellectual and Politician)
• Hikmet Hajiyev (Presidential Advisor)
• Hikmet Hayri Anlı (Ambassador)
• Hikmet Karaman (Football Coach)
• Hikmet Köksal (General)
• Hikmet Kvilicimli (Writer from America)
• Hikmet Simsek (Musician)
• Hikmet Sugoer (Shoe Designer)
• Hikmet Topuzer (Football Player)
• Nazim Hikmet (Turkish Poet and Playwright)