Khikmet means “wisdom”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Khikmet is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Khikmet mean?
Literal meaning
Khikmet (Хикмет) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word хикмет, which a dictionary glosses as ‘mysterious wisdom, profundity’.[1]
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Khikmet in Kazakh
What does Khikmet mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Хикмет and Khikmet (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wisdom” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Khikmet come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Khikmet a Kazakh name?
Yes. Khikmet is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Khikmet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ХикметCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “wisdom” | Documented[1] |
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 Khikmet
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.
Names related to Khikmet
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 Khikmet
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Khikmet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DaniyarBoy“wise friend”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ParassatUnisex“wisdom, intellect”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZakiBoy“pure, clever”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- LabibaGirl“intelligent, sensible”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZakiyaGirl“pure, intelligent”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- AlimaGirl“learned, knowing”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- GalimaGirl“learned, wise”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- FarkhatBoy“understanding, clever”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Khikmet
What does the name Khikmet mean?
Khikmet means “wisdom”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Khikmet a girl's or a boy's name?
Khikmet is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Khikmet come from?
Khikmet is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Khikmet?
Khikmet is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Khikmet spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Хикмет (Cyrillic), Khikmet (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Khikmet have?
Khikmet has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Хикмет; KazPER English spelling Khikmet
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