Shakir
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Shakir
The name 'Shakir' means "grateful" or "thankful" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root *sh-k-r* (ش-ك-ر), which conveys gratitude and appreciation.
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Etymology
The name 'Shakir' means "grateful" or "thankful" in Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root *sh-k-r* (ش-ك-ر), which conveys gratitude and appreciation. It is widely used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking communities, notably as one of the 99 names of God (Al-Shakir) in Islam, and historically as a given name for both men and women in the Muslim world.
Shakir currently ranks #6,742 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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