Indian name meaning
Shakir
♂ BoySha·kir · 2 syllables
Thankful; grateful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| S | h | a | k | i | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Shakir carries the name number 5.
About the name Shakir
Shakir is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Thankful; grateful.”
Spoken aloud it is Sha·kir — 2 syllables. Shakir turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shakir mean?
Shakir means “Thankful; grateful.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Shakir a boy or a girl name?
Shakir is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shakir?
Shakir is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shakir?
Shakir has 2 syllables and is said as Sha·kir.
What is the numerology number of the name Shakir?
In the Chaldean system, Shakir has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Shakir a common name in India?
Shakir appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shakir?
For a sister to Shakir, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saba, Sadia, Safiya or Rida all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shakir?
Zakir, Kabir, Mihir or Mahir share Shakir's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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