Hakima

Hakima is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the root ḥ-k-m, with the masculine form ḥakīm meaning "wise," "prudent," or "judge." The feminine form ḥakīmah yields the meaning "wise woman" or "wisdom." The name is used across Arabic-speaking communities and in Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, and among the diaspora.

Variants and transliterations include Hakima, Hakīmah, Hakeema, and Hakeemah, among others, reflecting different phonetic traditions in Arabic, French, English, and other languages.

In naming practices, Hakima is typically given to girls at birth and may appear in conjunction with other given names in compound forms. Like many Arabic names built from abstract qualities, Hakima is chosen to convey a desired attribute of wisdom or discernment.

See also: Hakim (masculine form) and other related names that share the same root.