Shakirah

Shakirah Meaning & Origin

About Shakirah
The name "Shakirah" is of Arabic origin and is predominantly used for girls. It is derived from the Arabic word "shakira" which means "thankful" or "grateful." Individuals with this name are often seen as appreciative and show gratitude towards others. They possess a positive outlook on life and tend to be kind-hearted and generous.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shakirah are female.

Shakirah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S02060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH0 K IY1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/shakirah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shakirah in Braille

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

The name Shakirah in braille

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

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

The name Shakirah in sign language

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