hakim


a Muslim physician
Origin of hakim
Arabic ?ak?m, wise, learned, hence physician a Muslim ruler or judge
Origin of hakim
Arabic ??kim, governor from ?akama, to exercise authorityhakim

also ha·keem
noun
pl. ha·kims, also ha·keemsA doctor, especially one who practices traditional medicine, in a predominantly Muslim culture.
Origin of hakim
Arabic hakīm wise, wise man from hakama to judge, decide hkmnoun
pl. ha·kimsAn honorific traditionally applied to a Muslim ruler, provincial governor, or judge.
Origin of hakim
Arabic hākim active participle of hakama to decide, govern hkmhakim
