Hakim means "wise or intelligent" in English. In fact, an Islamic doctor and physician were traditionally referred to as a Hakim. The name is also conferred upon a boy especially in Islamic culture. The word has an Arabic origin. It is pronounced as hah-KEEM.
Hakim is one of the 99 names of Allah. Another popular variant of the name Hakim is "Hakeem." The retired, eminent basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the famous personalities bearing this respected name. Of late the popularity of this traditional name has dwindled as a first name in favour of other modern names. However the surname "Hakim" continues to hold its forte as one of the dominant surnames in the Muslim tradition.
Hakim is one of the 99 names of Allah. Another popular variant of the name Hakim is "Hakeem." The retired, eminent basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the famous personalities bearing this respected name. Of late the popularity of this traditional name has dwindled as a first name in favour of other modern names. However the surname "Hakim" continues to hold its forte as one of the dominant surnames in the Muslim tradition.
