Hicret means “migration”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Hicret is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Hicret mean?
Literal meaning
Hicret is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “migration”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Hicret in Turkish
What does Hicret mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hicret. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “migration” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Hicret come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hicret a Turkish name?
Yes. Hicret is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Hicret across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HicretLatin | Unisex | same as above: “migration” | 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 Hicret
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicret | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hicret
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 Hicret rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İslamBoy“Islam; submission to God”same language (turkish)
- KızıkBoy“fierce; desire, longing”same language (turkish)
- AytekUnisex“unique as the moon”same language (turkish)
- SengerBoy“rampart”same language (turkish)
- GöksenUnisex“joyful as the sky”same language (turkish)
- EmirhanBoy“emir (prince, commander) + khan (ruler)”same language (turkish)
- ErteBoy“dawn; tomorrow”same language (turkish)
- GöksanBoy“sky renown”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hicret
What does the name Hicret mean?
Hicret means “migration”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Hicret a girl's or a boy's name?
Hicret is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Hicret come from?
Hicret is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hicret?
Hicret 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 Hicret have?
Hicret has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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