Shakiba
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Shakiba
Shakiba is a Persian name derived from the root "Shaki" (شکی), meaning "doubt" or "skepticism," with the suffix "-ba" indicating possession, thus meaning "one who has doubt" or alternatively interpreted as relating to courage or bravery in some contexts.
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Etymology
Shakiba is a Persian name derived from the root "Shaki" (شکی), meaning "doubt" or "skepticism," with the suffix "-ba" indicating possession, thus meaning "one who has doubt" or alternatively interpreted as relating to courage or bravery in some contexts. The name is primarily used in Persian, Iranian, and broader Middle Eastern cultures, with notable historical references including Shakiba Arslan, a 20th-century Lebanese intellectual and political figure.
Shakiba currently ranks #5,273 in the United States as a girl's name.
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