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Hatem
Pronounced HAH-tem /ˈhɑː.tɛm/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Hatim, 'judge; one who decides; determined' — Hatim al-Tai, a pre-Islamic poet, is the Arab byword for boundless generosity. A name of decision and largesse, noted honestly.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
As a boy's name Hatem derives from the Arabic Hatim, 'judge; determined', famed through Hatim al-Tai, the proverbially generous poet. Dignified and open-handed — rare in the U.S. (said 'HAH-tem').
It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar across the Arab world. Rare, dignified, and generous.
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What does the name Hatem mean?
Hatem is Arabic for 'judge; determined'; Hatim al-Tai is the Arab byword for generosity.
How do you pronounce Hatem?
It's said HAH-tem /ˈhɑː.tɛm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hatem a boy or girl name?
Hatem is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Hatem?
Hatem is a rare name in the U.S.