Name Detail
Shakir
شاكر
شاكر
thankful, grateful
Male
Arabic
2 syllables
2 popularity
0 favorites
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Full Name Detail
Name
Shakir
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Male
Meaning
thankful, grateful
Detailed Meaning
Shakir is rooted in the Islamic virtue of shukr, or gratitude, which is considered one of the highest spiritual states a believer can attain. The name encourages a life of appreciation and acknowledgment of blessings, and Al-Shakir is also among the names of Allah, adding a layer of sacred resonance.
Popularity
2
Favorites
0
Translations
ar
شاكر
arabic
شاكر
Syllable Breakdown
1. sha (prefix)
2. kir (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Shakir Name Meaning and Style
Shakir is a male name of Arabic origin, meaning thankful, grateful.
It appears in the Arabic, Grateful, Islamic name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Arabic names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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