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Shukri

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Meaning

Thankful

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic شكري
Urdu شکری۔
Persian شکری
Turkish Şükri
Bengali শুকরি
Indonesian Syukri
Pashto شکري

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Shukri offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Thankful', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Shukri comes from the same Arabic root sh-k-r as Shakir, meaning "to thank" or "to be grateful."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ش-ك-ر (sh-k-r, 'to thank'). Shukri means 'of gratitude, thankful.'

Quranic Connection

From the root of shukr ('gratitude'), which carries the Quranic promise: 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you' (14:7).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.