Hikmat means “wisdom”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and also used in Tatar.
- Hikmat is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Hikmat mean?
Literal meaning
Hikmat is a boy's name used in Tatar and Uzbek. It means “wisdom”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Hikmat in Uzbek and Tatar
What does Hikmat mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Hikmat and Ҳикмат (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wisdom” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Hikmat mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Hikmat (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wisdom” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hikmat come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Hikmat?
Hikmat is used as a given name in Uzbek and Tatar. 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.
Hikmat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | HikmatLatin | Boy | same as above: “wisdom” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | HikmatLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “wisdom” | 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 Hikmat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikmat | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Ҳикмат | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Hikmat | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Hikmat
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdülâlimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”
- AbdulmuttelibBoy“seeker of knowledge”
- AbdulpazilBoy“learned, virtuous person”
- AbdüzzekiBoy“servant of the Intelligent”
- AblikimBoy“servant of the Wise”
Sibling names for Hikmat
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 Hikmat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FarhodBoy“understanding, clever”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- LokmanBoy“Luqman, a sage mentioned in the Qur'an”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ArifBoy“knowing”same language (uzbek, tatar) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- FarzonaGirl“wise, learned”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- OqilaGirl“intelligent, wise”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- GalimBoy“learned, scholar”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- MaʼrifatGirl“knowledge, enlightenment”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- GakilBoy“intelligent, wise”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Hikmat
What does the name Hikmat mean?
Hikmat means “wisdom”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and also used in Tatar.
Is Hikmat a girl's or a boy's name?
Hikmat is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uzbek: boys; Tatar: boys.
Where does Hikmat come from?
Hikmat is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hikmat?
Hikmat is recorded for Uzbek and Tatar. 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 Hikmat have?
Hikmat has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Hikmat (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5437168. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Hikmat (ism): wisdom, learning; wise saying; medicine; listed as a uzbek given name in Hikmat (ism)
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