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Shakir

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A Quranic Name for Boys

Short meaning of ShakirThankful
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How to pronounce Shakir

SHArp + KId + pRay

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Arabic Spelling (How to write Shakir in Arabic)شَاكِر
Quranic Nature
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Quranic Root
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SH-K-R
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Meaning of Shakir

Shakir is a direct Quranic name for boys that means “thankful”, “appreciative”, “grateful”. It is used four times in the Quran.

Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader, devoutly obedient to Allah, inclining toward truth, and he was not of those who associate others with Allah. [He was] grateful for His favors. Allah chose him and guided him to a straight path. (Quran 16:120-121)

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