Nepali boy name
Shakir name meaning
शकिर
Say it: SHA-kir/sʌkir/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #4,907
Meaning of Shakir
Thankful, grateful; one who gives thanks to God.
नेपालीमा: शकिर अरबी नाम हो, जसको अर्थ कृतज्ञ वा ईश्वरलाई धन्यवाद दिने व्यक्ति हुन्छ।
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Shakir at a glance
| Name | Shakir |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शकिर also शाकिर, शकीर |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys |
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
| Commonly used in | Muslim tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #4,907 among boy names (1 person in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
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- Om♂ओमThe sacred syllable Om
- Nirajan♂निराजनSpotless, pure
- Pujan♂पूजनWorship, adoration
- Abishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Bishwas♂विश्वासFaith, trust or belief
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Dhruba♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Avishek♂अभिषेकRitual anointing or consecration
- Tilak♂तिलकAuspicious forehead mark
- Dharma♂धर्मRighteousness, duty, religion or moral law
Names that sound like Shakir
- Shakar♂शकरHaving form
- Shakil♂शकिलHandsome, well-formed (Shakeel)
- Shamir♂शमीरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Samir♂समिरGentle breeze, wind (Sanskrit)
- Shankar♂शंकरGiver of welfare and bliss
- Sakar♂साकारHaving form
- Shakti♂शक्तिPower, strength, energy
- Shisir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Shahid♂शाहिदWitness
- Sabir♂साबिरPatient, enduring
- Sakin♂सकिनCalm, peaceful
- Sanir♂सनिर
Shakir in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑐎𑐶𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑒏𑒱𑒩 |
| Bengali | শকির |
| Gujarati | શકિર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑀓𑀺𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | śakir |
FAQ about the name Shakir
What is the meaning of Shakir?
Shakir means: Thankful, grateful; one who gives thanks to God. (नेपालीमा: शाकिर)
Is Shakir a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys.
How do you write Shakir in Nepali?
Shakir is written शकिर in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written शाकिर or शकीर.
How do you pronounce Shakir?
Shakir is pronounced SHA-kir (IPA: /sʌkir/).
What is the origin of the name Shakir?
Shakir is of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Shakir?
Shakir ranks #4907 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.