Arabic · Girl name
Shakira
“thankful”
About the name Shakira
Shakira is a name of Arabic origin, meaning ‘thankful’ or ‘grateful’. It is derived from the Arabic word ‘shakirah’, which carries the same meaning. The name gained international recognition through the Colombian singer Shakira, who has brought attention to its beauty and cultural significance.
- Meaning
- thankful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- sha-KEE-rah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Shakira
- Shakira Marie
- Shakira Ann
- Shakira Nicole
- Shakira Jasmine
- Shakira Renee
Questions about Shakira
- What does Shakira mean?
- Shakira is an Arabic name meaning "thankful".
- How do you pronounce Shakira?
- Shakira is pronounced sha-KEE-rah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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