Hakim means “ruler”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Uzbek and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Hakim is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Uzbek and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hakim mean?
ھۆكۈمدارLiteral meaning
Hakim (ھاكىم) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “ruler” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Hakim in Uyghur, Uzbek and Azerbaijani
What does Hakim mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھاكىم, Hakim (ULY transliteration), ھاكىمجان and Hakimjan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ruler” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Hakim mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Hakim and Ҳаким (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ruler” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
What does Hakim mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Hakim. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ruler” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hakim come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Hakim?
Hakim is used as a given name in Uyghur, Uzbek and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Hakim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھاكىمArabic script ھاكىمجانArabic script, variant HakimjanLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “ruler” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | HakimLatin | Boy | same as above: “ruler” | Documented[2] |
| Azerbaijani | HakimLatin | Boy | same as above: “ruler” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Hakim
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ھاكىم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Hakim[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ھاكىمجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hakimjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Hakim | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Ҳаким | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Hakim | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Hakim
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Hakim
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hakim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShahimberdiBoy“God, the King of all, has given”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AysultanGirl“holder of sovereignty, ruler, king”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TéyipBoy“good, beautiful, noble”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AyxanGirl“the name Ay with the suffix Khan”same language (uyghur, azerbaijani) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “servant; prince”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AmiraGirl“princess”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ShohruhBoy“face of a king”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ErkinbekBoy“free + a title of local officials, beg”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Hakim
What does the name Hakim mean?
Hakim means “ruler”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Uzbek and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Hakim a girl's or a boy's name?
Hakim is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Uzbek: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Hakim come from?
Hakim is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hakim?
Hakim is recorded for Uyghur, Uzbek and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Hakim spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ھاكىم (Arabic script), ھاكىمجان (Arabic script), Hakimjan (Latin), Hakim (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Hakim have?
Hakim has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ھۆكۈمدار; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
- Wikipedia contributors. Hakim (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5433721. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: listed as a uzbek given name in Hakim (ism)
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