Boy name
Hikmawan name meaning
“possessing wisdom”
Hikmawan is a masculine name meaning possessing wisdom, commonly linked to an Indonesian formation combining hikmah and the suffix -wan. Hikmah is borrowed from Arabic ḥikma, meaning wisdom. The suffix -wan comes from Sanskrit and denotes possession, explaining how the two elements contribute to the name's meaning.
What does Hikmawan mean?
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Hikmawan
Probably formed from hikmah, borrowed from Arabic ḥikma meaning wisdom, and the Sanskrit-derived suffix -wan denoting possession.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Sanskrit, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Starts with | H · Hi |
Hikmawan in Islam and the Quran
Hikmawan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Hikmawan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hikmawan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦏ꧀ꦩꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮊ᮪ᮙᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Hikmawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Hikmawan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hikmawan ranks #4,952 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hikmawan
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
FAQ about the name Hikmawan
What is the meaning of Hikmawan?
Hikmawan means possessing wisdom. Probably formed from hikmah, borrowed from Arabic ḥikma meaning wisdom, and the Sanskrit-derived suffix -wan denoting possession.
Is Hikmawan a boy’s name?
Yes, Hikmawan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Hikmawan?
Hikmawan is of Arabic, Sanskrit and Indonesian origin.
Is the name Hikmawan in the Quran?
Hikmawan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hikmawan have?
Hikmawan has 3 syllables (Hik-ma-wan) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Hikmawan?
Hikmawan ranks #4,952 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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