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Hakeem
Hakeem (name) means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "wise" or "judicious.". Example: “Hakeem Olajuwon became one of basketball's greatest centers.”
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A masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "wise" or "judicious."
"Every single Republican must immediately denounce Donald Trump’s disgusting bigotry,” said Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House minority leader and New York congressman, in a post on X."
— Richard Luscombe, Trump refuses to apologize for video with racist imagery of Obamas posted on his social media (2026)
"Hakeem Olajuwon became one of basketball's greatest centers."
How to use Hakeem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA boy's or man's name meaning "wise one."
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Etymology
An alternative spelling of Hakim.
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What does “Hakeem” mean?
The word “Hakeem” means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "wise" or "judicious.". In plain terms, a boy's or man's name meaning "wise one.".
How do you use “Hakeem” in a sentence?
Here is “Hakeem” used in a sentence: “Hakeem Olajuwon became one of basketball's greatest centers.”
What part of speech is “Hakeem”?
“Hakeem” is a name.
What is the meaning of Hakeem?
"Hakeem" (name) means a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "wise" or "judicious.".
