Boy name
Hakam name meaning
“judge, mediator in a dispute”
Hakam is a masculine name from Arabic ḥakam, meaning judge or mediator in a dispute. The source word refers to someone who adjudicates or settles disagreements. The related form al-Ḥakam, with the addition of al-, is also one of the divine names in Islam.
What does Hakam mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hakam
From Arabic ḥakam, a person who adjudicates or settles disputes. Al-Ḥakam is also one of the divine names in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
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Hakam in Islam and the Quran
Hakam does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حكما) does, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 35.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hakam
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hakam, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hakam: judge, mediator in a dispute
- Syarkawi: from the eastern region
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Meaning of each word
- Hakam: judge, mediator in a dispute
- Nuryaman: light
- Jais: permissible, allowed
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Hakam Miftahul
Meaning of each word
- Hakam: judge, mediator in a dispute
- Miftahul: the key of
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Meaning of each word
- Fairus: turquoise gemstone
- Hakam: judge, mediator in a dispute
- Alif: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Hakam Asyhari
Meaning of each word
- Hakam: judge, mediator in a dispute
- Asyhari: associated with Ash'ar
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Meaning of each word
- Hakam: judge, mediator in a dispute
- Muttaqien: those who are God-conscious
- Bustanul: garden or orchard
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How to pronounce Hakam
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hakam/ |
| Arabic script | حكم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦏꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮊᮙ᮪ |
Is Hakam a boy’s name?
Yes, Hakam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hakam ranks #1,680 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hakam
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Hikam♂Wisdom and wise sayings
- Hamam♂Resolute, energetic
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Hamka♂Servant of the Praiseworthy
- Hajar♂♀Sojourner
- Hanan♂♀Tender affection
- Haikal♂A large structure or bodily frame
- Hamim♂Close companion
- Hasim♂Breaker, crusher
- Hayat♂Life, living existence
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Hakam
- Hakam Ali Niazi · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Hakam
What is the meaning of Hakam?
Hakam means judge, mediator in a dispute. From Arabic ḥakam, a person who adjudicates or settles disputes. Al-Ḥakam is also one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Hakam a boy’s name?
Yes, Hakam is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hakam?
Hakam is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hakam in the Quran?
Hakam does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حكما) does, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 35.
How many syllables does Hakam have?
Hakam has 2 syllables (Ha-kam) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hakam?
Hakam ranks #1,680 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hakam?
Some ideas: Hakam Syarkawi Bachir; Hakam Nuryaman Jais; Hakam Miftahul.
Famous people named Hakam?
Notable people named Hakam include Hakam Ali Niazi.
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