Hikmettin means “wisdom of the faith”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Hikmettin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Hikmettin mean?
Literal meaning
Hikmettin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “wisdom of the faith”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Wisdom and knowledge
Hikmettin in Turkish
What does Hikmettin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hikmettin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wisdom of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hikmettin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hikmettin a Turkish name?
Yes. Hikmettin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Hikmettin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HikmettinLatin | Boy | same as above: “wisdom of the faith” | 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 Hikmettin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikmettin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Hikmettin
Names with a similar meaning
- AbbodBoy“devout, much given to worship”
- AbdimanBoy“person of faith”
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- Abdu'imanBoy“person of faith”
- AbdülâlimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”
- Abdulmu'minBoy“believer, faithful person”
Sibling names for Hikmettin
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 Hikmettin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AzamettinBoy“greatness of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZekiBoy“intelligent, pure; beautiful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- Mu'mineGirl“faithful; meek; devout”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BilgenurGirl“light of wisdom”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- TacettinBoy“crown of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BahattinBoy“splendour of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- CihandideBoy“world-wise, experienced”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- KeramettinUnisex“wondrous gift of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Hikmettin
What does the name Hikmettin mean?
Hikmettin means “wisdom of the faith”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Hikmettin a girl's or a boy's name?
Hikmettin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Hikmettin come from?
Hikmettin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hikmettin?
Hikmettin 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 Hikmettin have?
Hikmettin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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