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Shakirah

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A Quranic Name for Boys

1. Key Attributes of the Name Shakirah

Short meaning of ShakirahThankful
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How to pronounce Shakirah

SHArp + KId + pRay + rUn

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Arabic Spelling (How to write Shakirah in Arabic)شَاكِرَة
Quranic Nature
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Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran)
Quranic Root
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SH-K-R

2. Detailed Meaning of Shakirah

Shakirah is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “thankful”, “appreciative”, “grateful”. It is derived from the SH-K-R root (“thankfulness”) which is used in many places in the Quran.

3. How to Write Shakirah in Arabic

Shakirah written in Arabic print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Arabic word Shakirah written in naskh script

Shakirah written in Quranic script (Quranic Naskh)

The Arabic word Shakirah written in Quranic naskh script

Shakirah written in Kufi/Kufic calligraphic script

The Arabic word Shakirah written in Kufi/Kufic calligraphic script

Shakirah written in Nastaliq calligraphic script

The Arabic word Shakirah written in Nastaliq calligraphic script

Shakirah written in Ruqaa calligraphic script

The Arabic word Shakirah written in Ruqaa calligraphic script

Shakirah written in Rubutun Kano calligraphic script (from West Africa)

The Arabic word Shakirah written in Rubutun Kano calligraphic script

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Alternative Spellings of Shakirah

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