Shakir

Shakir Meaning & Origin

About Shakir
The surname Shakir is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "shakir" which means "grateful" or "thankful." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the son or descendant of a person known for their gratitude or thankfulness. The name Shakir reflects a positive and appreciative attitude towards life and is often associated with individuals who are grateful and thankful for the blessings they have received.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shakir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shakir: 1,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shakir based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shakir is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shakir in braille

How to sign the name Shakir using Sign Language

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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