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Hakam
♂ Boy
Pronounced HAH-kam /ˈhɑ.kɑm/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic hakam, 'a judge; an arbiter; one who rules with wisdom' (al-Hakam is one of the names of God)Low
In 30 seconds: A judge; an arbiter; a wise ruler: Hakam is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HAH-kam').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic hakam, 'a judge; an arbiter; one who rules with wisdom' (al-Hakam is one of the names of God)
U.S. rank (2024)#9272 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 15
History & Origin
Hakam comes from the Arabic hakam, 'a judge; an arbiter; one who rules with wisdom' (al-Hakam is one of the names of God). A crisp, classic name (said 'HAH-kam').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-judge-and-arbiter at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Hakam means 'a judge; an arbiter; one who rules with wisdom' in Arabic (al-Hakam is a name of God) — a crisp, dignified name (said 'HAH-kam').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Hakam — Arabic etymology
Variations
HakemHakim
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What does the name Hakam mean?
Hakam is Arabic for 'a judge; an arbiter; one who rules with wisdom'.
How do you pronounce Hakam?
It's said HAH-kam /ˈhɑ.kɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hakam a boy or girl name?
Hakam is a boy's name.
How popular is Hakam?
Hakam is a very rare name in the U.S.