Şakir means “thankful”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Şakir is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şakir mean?
Literal meaning
Şakir is a Turkish boy's name recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from شاكِر ‘thankful’ (Ottoman Turkish and Arabic), giving the meaning “thankful”.[1]
Şakir in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şakir mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şakir. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “thankful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,2]
What does Şakir mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şakir. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “thankful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şakir come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish شاكر (Şâkir), from Arabic شاكِر (šākir, “thankful”).[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Şakir?
Şakir is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şakir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞakirLatin | Boy | same as above: “thankful” | Documented[1,2] |
| Azerbaijani | ŞakirLatin | Boy | same as above: “thankful” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Şakir
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şakir[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şakir | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şakir
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şakir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DehaBoy“genius”same language (turkish)
- NurferGirl“light and radiance”same language (turkish)
- AkkılıçBoy“bright sword”same language (turkish)
- ÖztokluBoy“content at heart”same language (turkish)
- LütufGirl“kindness; favor”same language (turkish)
- HudayiBoy“relating to God”same language (turkish)
- TanırerBoy“discerning man”same language (turkish)
- OrkutBoy“auspicious city”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şakir
What does the name Şakir mean?
Şakir means “thankful”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Şakir a girl's or a boy's name?
Şakir is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Şakir come from?
Şakir is of Ottoman Turkish and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şakir?
Şakir is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Şakir have?
Şakir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Şakir”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93006288. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish شاكر (Şâkir), from Arabic شاكِر (šākir, “thankful”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Şakir
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q98457342. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440480394. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
Suggest a correction
Found an error or have a better source? Suggestions are checked against the sources and never change the page automatically.