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Shakir

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Meaning & Significance

English

Shakir is an Arabic name meaning 'grateful', 'thankful', or 'appreciative'. It is derived from the Arabic verb 'shakara', meaning 'to thank'. The name embodies the virtue of gratitude and is closely related to 'Al-Shakur', one of the 99 names of Allah, signifying 'The Most Appreciative'. The name carries the beautiful meaning of being thankful to Allah for His blessings and expressing gratitude in all circumstances. In Islamic tradition, gratitude (shukr) is a fundamental aspect of faith and worship.

✨ Gratitude✨ Thankfulness✨ Appreciation✨ Devotion

All information verified by certified Islamic scholars. May Allah bless your child with a righteous name and life. Ameen.

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🇬🇧English

Shakir

Grateful, thankful, appreciative

🇵🇰Urdu

شاکر

شکر گزار، احسان مند

🇸🇦Arabic

شَاكِر

الشاكر، الممتن

Also written as: Shakir, Shaker, Shakur

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Shakir

Shakir is an Arabic name meaning 'grateful', 'thankful', or 'appreciative'. It is derived from the Arabic verb 'shakara', meaning 'to thank'. The name embodies the virtue of gratitude and is closely related to 'Al-Shakur', one of the 99 names of Allah, signifying 'The Most Appreciative'. The name carries the beautiful meaning of being thankful to Allah for His blessings and expressing gratitude in all circumstances. In Islamic tradition, gratitude (shukr) is a fundamental aspect of faith and worship.

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Urdu

شاکر

شاکر عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'شکر گزار' یا 'احسان مند'۔ یہ عربی فعل 'شکر' سے ماخوذ ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'شکر کرنا'۔ یہ نام شکر گزاری کی خوبی کو ظاہر کرتا ہے اور 'الشکور' سے قریب تر ہے، جو اللہ کے 99 ناموں میں سے ایک ہے۔

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Arabic

شَاكِر

شاكر اسم عربي يعني 'الشاكر' و 'الممتن' و 'المقدر للنعم'. مشتق من الفعل العربي 'شكر' الذي يعني 'يشكر'. يجسد الاسم فضيلة الشكر ويرتبط باسم الله 'الشكور'، أحد الأسماء الحسنى.

Quranic References

"وَآخِرُ دَعْوَاهُمْ أَنِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ"

The concept of gratitude is emphasized throughout the Quran.Surah Fatir, Verse 34

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Name Information
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Name Length6 letters
LanguagesArabic, Urdu, Persian
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Shakir is a blessed name reflecting Allah's attribute of appreciation and gratitude.

Scholar Consensus: agreed

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🇬🇧 EnglishShakir
🇵🇰 Urduشاکر
🇸🇦 Arabicشَاكِر
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Gratitude97%
Appreciation96%
Devotion95%

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