Hakkı means “rightful, of the truth”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Hakkı is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hakkı mean?
Literal meaning
Hakkı is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “rightful, of the truth”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Hakkı in Turkish
What does Hakkı mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hakkı. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rightful, of the truth” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hakkı come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hakkı a Turkish name?
Yes. Hakkı is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Hakkı across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HakkıLatin | Boy | same as above: “rightful, of the truth” | 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 Hakkı
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakkı | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hakkı
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hakkı rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MethiyeUnisex“praise; poem of praise”same language (turkish)
- SeyfettinBoy“sword of the faith”same language (turkish)
- NurçinGirl“gatherer of light”same language (turkish)
- GünanUnisex“moment of the sun”same language (turkish)
- TolgayUnisex“surroundings, vicinity”same language (turkish)
- CumhurBoy“the people, public”same language (turkish)
- NurcanUnisex“light + soul”same language (turkish)
- SudiBoy“useful, beneficial, profitable”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hakkı
What does the name Hakkı mean?
Hakkı means “rightful, of the truth”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Hakkı a girl's or a boy's name?
Hakkı is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Hakkı come from?
Hakkı is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hakkı?
Hakkı is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Hakkı have?
Hakkı has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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