Şükran means “gratitude”. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Şükran mean?
Şükran is a Turkish name for girls and boys recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from şükran ‘gratitude’, giving the meaning “gratitude”.[1]
Şükran in Turkish
Is Şükran a Turkish name?
Yes. Şükran is documented as a given name in Turkish.
Şükran across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞükranLatin | Unisex | same as above: “gratitude” | Documented[1,3] |
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 Şükran
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şükran[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şükran
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 Şükran rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkabayBoy“senior lord”same language (turkish)
- AtakulBoy“servant of the ancestors”same language (turkish)
- BirgitBoy“united, joined in unity”same language (turkish)
- TevfikaGirl“success granted by God”same language (turkish)
- ErşahanBoy“hero strong as a falcon”same language (turkish)
- CanpolatBoy“steel-souled”same language (turkish)
- MünirBoy“illuminating, lightsome, bright, luminous”same language (turkish)
- AtasevinBoy“rejoicing in the father”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şükran
What does the name Şükran mean?
Şükran means “gratitude”. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Şükran a girl's or a boy's name?
Şükran is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Şükran?
Şükran 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 Şükran have?
Şükran has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 “Şükran”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88560209. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: From şükran (“gratitude”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Şükran
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “şükran”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93006428. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish şükran: gratitude
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q94341271. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 1404067616. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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