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شاكر

A Quranic Baby Name for Boys

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Shakir
  2. Detailed Meaning of Shakir
  3. Video of How to Pronounce Shakir
  4. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Shakir in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Shakir

Short meaning of ShakirThankful
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How to pronounce Shakir

SHArp + KId + pRay

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
How to write Shakir in Arabicشاكر
Quranic Nature
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Directly Mentioned
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SH-K-R

2. Detailed Meaning of Shakir

Shakir is a direct Quranic name for boys that means “thankful”, “appreciative”, “grateful”. It is used four times in the Quran.

Indeed, Abraham was a [comprehensive] leader, devoutly obedient to Allah, inclining toward truth, and he was not of those who associate others with Allah. [He was] grateful for His favors. Allah chose him and guided him to a straight path. (Quran 16:120-121)

3. How to Pronounce Shakir

4. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Shakir Written in Arabic

Shakir written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Shakir written in naskh script
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Names Before and After Shakir in the Collection: Names Directly Mentioned in the Quran
« ShahidShahrShajarShajarah Shakir ShakurShamsShatiShifa »

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