Girl name
Hikmah name meaning
“wisdom and deep understanding”
Hikmah is a feminine name from Arabic ḥikmah, meaning wisdom and deep understanding. The source word also conveys sound judgment. Alongside its use as a name, hikmah entered Indonesian vocabulary through Malay, carrying the meaning of wisdom expressed by the Arabic word.
What does Hikmah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Hikmah
Hikmah comes from Arabic ḥikmah, meaning wisdom or sound judgment. The word also entered Indonesian vocabulary through Malay.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hikmah in Islam and the Quran
Hikmah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الحكمة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 269.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hikmah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hikmah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
- Zuhriyah: relating to flowers
- Umayah: little female servant
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Meaning of each word
- Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
- Nabilah: noble, magnanimous
- Muti: giver, bestower
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Hikmah Ulfiah
Meaning of each word
- Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
- Ulfiah: closeness and friendship
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Meaning of each word
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
- Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
- Ghina: wealth, sufficiency
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Hikmah Rania
Meaning of each word
- Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
- Rania: one who gazes intently
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Meaning of each word
- Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Khotijah: a child born prematurely
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How to pronounce Hikmah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hikmah/ |
| Arabic script | حكمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦏ꧀ꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮊ᮪ᮙᮂ |
Is Hikmah a girl’s name?
Yes, Hikmah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hikmah ranks #354 among girl names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hikmah
Names with related meanings
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Sofia♀Wisdom and sound judgment
- Sumantri♂♀A good counselor
- Ray♂♀Counsel and protection
- Rai♂♀Counsel and protection
- Sonya♀Wisdom, good judgment
- Budiarti♀Wisdom and meaning
- Sonia♀Wisdom, good judgment
- Rosidah♀Rightly guided woman
- Widayati♀Knowledge, learned
- Boedi♂♀Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Nurhidayati♀Light of guidance
Famous people named Hikmah
- Hikmah Bafaqih · b. 1971
- Hikmah H.M. Saleh
- Hikmah Kodariah · b. 1969
- Hikmah Maemy Pramesti
- Hikmah Muktamiroh
- Hikmah Muntazah
- Hikmah Novita Anggraini · b. 1981
- Hikmah Saraswati Banama · b. 1995
- Hikmah Yanti · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Hikmah
What is the meaning of Hikmah?
Hikmah means wisdom and deep understanding. Hikmah comes from Arabic ḥikmah, meaning wisdom or sound judgment. The word also entered Indonesian vocabulary through Malay.
Is Hikmah a girl’s name?
Yes, Hikmah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hikmah?
Hikmah is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Hikmah in the Quran?
Hikmah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الحكمة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 269.
How many syllables does Hikmah have?
Hikmah has 2 syllables (Hik-mah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hikmah?
Hikmah ranks #354 among girl names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hikmah?
Some ideas: Hikmah Zuhriyah Umayah; Hikmah Nabilah Muti; Hikmah Ulfiah.
Famous people named Hikmah?
Notable people named Hikmah include Hikmah Bafaqih, Hikmah H.M. Saleh, Hikmah Kodariah.
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