Şükrü means “of thanks, thanking”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Şükrü is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şükrü mean?
Şükrü is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic شُكْرِيّ (‘of thanks, thanking’). That word means “of thanks, thanking”.[1]
Şükrü in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Şükrü mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şükrü. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of thanks, thanking” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Şükrü mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şükrü. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “of thanks, thanking” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Şükrü come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic شُكْرِيّ (‘of thanks, thanking’).[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Şükrü?
Şükrü is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Şükrü across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞükrüLatin | Boy | same as above: “of thanks, thanking” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ŞükrüLatin | Boy | same as above: “of thanks, thanking” | Documented[1] |
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 Şükrü
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şükrü[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şükrü | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şükrü
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 Şükrü rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AgilBoy“sidelong glance”same language (turkish)
- AdıbelliUnisex“of renowned lineage”same language (turkish)
- CennetGirl“heaven”same language (turkish)
- CudiyeGirl“generous”same language (turkish)
- CanfedaUnisex“self-sacrificing”same language (turkish)
- TugayBoy“brigade”same language (turkish)
- LəmanGirl“shining, sparkling”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- YolaUnisex“custom, tradition”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şükrü
What does the name Şükrü mean?
Şükrü means “of thanks, thanking”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Şükrü a girl's or a boy's name?
Şükrü is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Şükrü come from?
Şükrü is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şükrü?
Şükrü 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 Şükrü have?
Şükrü 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 “Şükrü”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93614766. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic شُكْرِيّ (šukriyy); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “شكري”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90792033. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic شُكْرِيّ ‘of thanks, thanking’
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