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Shaukat

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Meaning

Dignity, power

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic شوكت
Urdu شوکت
Persian شوکت
Turkish Şevkat
Bengali শওকত
Pashto شوکت

Alternate Spellings

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

While popular in Arabic regions, Shaukat has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shaukat comes from the Arabic root sh-w-k, the same root behind "shawkah" (might, thorn).

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Etymology

From the Arabic شوكة (shawkah), 'thorn, might, power.'

Islamic Significance

Strength is enjoined in the Quran as preparation rather than aggression: prepare against them what you are able of force (8:60).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across South Asian Muslim communities.