hakim
The English word “hakim” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A doctor, usually practicing traditional medicine.
- A judge or governor in Islamic India.
Etymology
From Hindustani حکیم / हकीम (hakīm), from Classical Persian حکیم (hakīm), from Arabic حَكِيم (ḥakīm, “wise, learned”).
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