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The masculine first name Shakur (شكور) has its roots in Arabic and is regarded as a variant of Shakir (شاكر). Translated into English, the name means 'the grateful one' as well as 'the appreciative one'.
What does the name Shakur mean?
The name Shakur (شكور) originates from Arabic and is considered derived from Shakir (شاكر). In English, it translates to 'the grateful one' and 'the appreciative one'. The root of the name comes from the Arabic terms shakir (شاكر), meaning 'grateful' and 'appreciative', as well as shakara (شَكشَرَ), meaning 'to thank'. Shakur appears multiple times in the Quran, and in the form al-Shakur (الشكور), it is one of the 99 names of Allah. Variants include Schakir and Sakir, while the feminine forms are Shakira, Schakira, and Shakura.
Where does the name Shakur come from?
The name Shakur is a masculine first name of Arabic origin and means 'the grateful one'.
How do you pronounce Shakur?
Sha-kur
Popularity
In Germany, Shakur is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, reaching 1,979th place. In the past ten years, Shakur has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,991st in the statistics for the last ten years. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,098th.
Nicknames & pet names
Sha / Shak / Shaki
Similar first names
Sagui
Famous people
- Tupac Amaru Shakur (Rapper)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shakur
What is the origin of the name Shakur?
The name Shakur originates from Arabic and means 'the grateful one'.
What does the name Shakur mean?
Shakur is translated as 'the grateful one' and 'the appreciative one', derived from the Arabic words shakir (grateful) and shakara (to thank).
How popular is the name Shakur?
The popularity of the name Shakur varies, but it is recognized and valued in certain cultural and religious communities.