Şakire means “thankful”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şakire is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şakire mean?
Literal meaning
Şakire is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “thankful”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Şakir
Şakire in Turkish
What does Şakire mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şakire. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “thankful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şakire come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şakire a Turkish name?
Yes. Şakire is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şakire across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞakireLatin | Girl | 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 Şakire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şakire | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şakire
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şakire rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HaliseGirl“pure, genuine”same language (turkish)
- GünyılBoy“sun year”same language (turkish)
- MacitBoy“glorious, noble”same language (turkish)
- MübeccelGirl“honoured, revered”same language (turkish)
- TağUnisex“mountain”same language (turkish)
- GürselinGirl“mighty torrent”same language (turkish)
- DoğanhanBoy“falcon khan”same language (turkish)
- AyazBoy“cool-headedness; the winter season”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şakire
What does the name Şakire mean?
Şakire means “thankful”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şakire a girl's or a boy's name?
Şakire is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şakire come from?
Şakire is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şakire?
Şakire is recorded for Turkish. 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 Şakire have?
Şakire has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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