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Shakir

/SHAH-kir/

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Meaning

Thankful

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic شاكر
Urdu شاکر
Persian شاکر
Turkish Şakir
Bengali শাকির
Indonesian Syakir
Pashto شاکر

Alternate Spellings

The name Shakir is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Thankful', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Shakir, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shakir comes from the Arabic root sh-k-r, meaning "to thank" or "to be grateful." Ash-Shakur (The Most Appreciative) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ش-ك-ر (sh-k-r, 'to thank, be grateful'). Shakir means 'thankful.'

Islamic Significance

Gratitude (shukr) is one of the central virtues emphasized throughout the Quran, often paired with patience (sabr) as the two responses of a believer.

Quranic Connection

Shakir, grateful, is one of the two paths Surah 76 sets before the human being after guidance: either grateful or ungrateful (76:3).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.