Shakir

Shakir Meaning & Origin

About Shakir
The name "Shakir" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "shakira" which means "thankful" or "grateful." It can also be associated with the Arabic word "shakara" which means "to be grateful" or "to give thanks." Overall, the name Shakir signifies someone who is appreciative, thankful, and expresses gratitude.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shakir are male.

Shakir Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -13.04% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 K IH0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃÌkɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shakir in Braille

Here's how to represent Shakir in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shakir in braille

How to Spell the Name Shakir in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shakir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shakir in sign language

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