Şükür means “gratitude, thanks”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- Şükür is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şükür mean?
Literally: Arabic shukr
Literal meaning
Şükür is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkmen. It means “gratitude, thanks”, from Arabic shukr. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Şükür in Azerbaijani and Turkmen
What does Şükür mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şükür. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gratitude, thanks” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Şükür mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Şükür. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gratitude, thanks” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Şükür come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic shukr.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Şükür?
Şükür is used as a given name in Azerbaijani and Turkmen. 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.
Şükür across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | ŞükürLatin | Boy | same as above: “gratitude, thanks” | Editorial |
| Turkmen | ŞükürLatin | Boy | same as above: “gratitude, thanks” | 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 Şükür
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şükür | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Şükür | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şükür
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 Şükür rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MövsümBoy“season”same language (azerbaijani)
- NərgizGirl“narcissus”same language (azerbaijani)
- ElnazGirl“darling of the people”same language (azerbaijani)
- MähribanGirl“kind, affectionate”same language (turkmen)
- İshakBoy“Isaac (name of the patriarch and prophet)”same language (azerbaijani)
- AlyBoy“high, exalted”same language (turkmen)
- CamalBoy“beauty”same language (azerbaijani)
- ZülfiyyəGirl“with beautiful locks”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Şükür
What does the name Şükür mean?
Şükür means “gratitude, thanks”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
Is Şükür a girl's or a boy's name?
Şükür is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Azerbaijani: boys; Turkmen: boys.
Where does Şükür come from?
Şükür is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şükür?
Şükür is recorded for Azerbaijani and Turkmen. 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 Şükür have?
Şükür has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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