Shakir name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Arabic
Usage: Arabic, Hindi and Sindhi
Pronunciation: sh(a)-kir
Meaning: Thankful and Grateful
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What does Shakir mean?

Uncommon unisex name Shakir has origin in Arabic which is chiefly used in Arabic, Hindi and Sindhi languages, meaning of Shakir is "Thankful or Grateful". Shakir is Arabic form of Shakir.

How do I pronounce Shakir?

sh(a)-kir is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Shakir.

Variants of Shakir

Shaakir

Names that rhyme with Shakir

How popular is the name Shakir?

Shakir is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1971 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1993, it ranked 1407th when 68 boy were named Shakir.

There are over 1108 babies that have been given the name Shakir in United States. Shakir is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 1000.

There are over 192 babies that have been given the name Shakir in England and Wales. Also, it appeared first time in 2002 on baby boy names list of France.

But Shakir is a popular baby name in India where every 1 in 20000 have the name as well as in, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sudan and Uzbekistan.

As per our findings, over 170000 people has been named Shakir globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018487919
2017396926
2016528217
2015549216
2014505018
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Shakir in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland738324

Numerological analysis of Shakir

Sometimes you feel this emptiness inside that can't be fulfilled with anything you can think of. You are stubborn and self-motivated. Your family and friends are the two most important things you care about. The rest is temporary and not worth your attention. Having letter S as your cornerstone represents your restless spirit, active brain, strong emotions, ability to attract money and impulsiveness.

Looking for names similar to Shakir? Please go through the following names

  •  Reem - Offbeat Hebrew and Arabic Reem bestowed upon both genders, meaning of Reem is "Seed Name of Goddess Durga, Gazelle or Resembling a Horned Animal" is primarily used in Kannada, Arabic and Sanskrit
  •  Dilbar means Lover is used mainly in Hindi and Marathi is bestowed upon baby boys
  •  Hama - Unisex name Hama is specifically used in Arabic and Tamil languages, meaning of Hama is "Verily or Shore"
  •  Radhwa - Arabic name Radhwa is used as a baby girl name and is majorly used in Kannada and Arabic, meaning of Radhwa is "Name of Mountain in Medina or Contentment"
  •  Daliyah - Originated from Hebrew, Anomalous Daliyah means "Daliyah, Tree Branch or Grape Vine", a girl name is majorly used in English and Arabic
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Famous people named Shakir

  • Shakir al Khafaji, Detroit-based Iraqi-American businessman
  • Shakir Ali, influential modern Pakistani artist and an art teacher
  • Shakira Vanise Gamble in Never Die Alone as Actress
  • Shakira Ja'nai Paye in The Gambler as Actress
  • Shakira Barrera in Yoga Freaks Me Out! as Actress
  • Shakira Caine in The Man Who Would Be King as Actress

  • Boys names beginning with S
  • Girls names beginning with S
  • Arabic Baby Names
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  • Sindhi Baby Names
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  • Girl names that starts with Shak
  • Baby Names that mean Thankful

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