Hakim is an Arabic name. A hakim is several things in Arabic: a ruler or judge as well as a wise person or physician. It is also a title given to someone practising alternative medicine. Al-Hakim is also used as one of the many names for Allah with this particular name meaning the wise healer. The name has enjoyed some popularity amongst English speakers, particularly amongst African Americans.
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