Boy name
Şakir name meaning
“thankful; one who expresses gratitude”
Şakir means thankful or one who expresses gratitude. It comes from Arabic shākir, an active participle of the verb meaning to give thanks, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A concrete literary association is Cevat Şakir, the author known as the Fisherman of Halicarnassus.
What does Şakir mean?
Thankful; one who expresses gratitude
In Turkish: şükreden, minnet ve teşekkür duyan
Şakir expresses recognition of a benefit and gratitude in response to it. Its Arabic source word also occurs in the Quran; Şükriye and Şükrü belong to the same root family, while Şakir specifically uses the grammatical form describing the one who gives thanks.
Origin of the name Şakir
From Arabic šākir, the active participle of a verb meaning to give thanks or express gratitude.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Şakir in the Quran? | As a word · شاكرا · 16:121, 76:3The Arabic word shākir occurs in the Quran meaning thankful, with the grammatical ending shown in shākiran in these verses. |
| Starts with | Ş · Şa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Şakir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şakir Aziz
Meaning of each name
- Şakir: thankful; one who expresses gratitude
- Aziz: precious, beloved; mighty, exalted
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Sakıp Şakir
Meaning of each name
- Sakıp: piercing; bright, radiant
- Şakir: thankful; one who expresses gratitude
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Şakir Enes
Meaning of each name
- Şakir: thankful; one who expresses gratitude
- Enes: companionship, friendliness, familiarity
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Numan Şakir
Meaning of each name
- Numan: blood or redness; an old poppy-associated name
- Şakir: thankful; one who expresses gratitude
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Şakir Azam
Meaning of each name
- Şakir: thankful; one who expresses gratitude
- Azam: greatest, most exalted
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Zühtü Şakir
Meaning of each name
- Zühtü: associated with asceticism and worldly detachment
- Şakir: thankful; one who expresses gratitude
How to pronounce Şakir
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃakiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شاكر |
Is Şakir a boy’s name?
Yes, Şakir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Şakir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 65 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sakir
Names that sound like Şakir
Names with related meanings
- Şükrü♂Relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
- Vefa♂Loyalty, lasting friendship and keeping promises
- Hamdullah♂Praise of God
- Nimetullah♂God's blessing
- Hamidullah♂One who praises God
- Şükür♂Gratitude
- Abdüşşekur♂Servant of God, the Most Appreciative
- Hüdaverdi♂God gave
- Khamid♂One who praises God
- Memnun♂Pleased, glad
- Şükri♂Relating to gratitude and thankfulness
Famous people named Şakir
- Şakir Deniz · b. 1936
- Şakir Bilgin · b. 1951
- Şakir Bayhan · b. 1938
- Şakir Bezcir · b. 1968
- Şakir Eczacıbaşı · b. 1929
- Şakir Kesebir · b. 1889
- Şakir Özkan Torunlar · b. 1960
- Şakir Kınacı · b. 1875
- Şakir Zümre · b. 1885
- Şakir Askan · b. 1959
- Şakir Bozkurt · b. 1989
- Şakir Ercan Gül · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Şakir
What is the meaning of Şakir?
Şakir means “thankful; one who expresses gratitude”. From Arabic šākir, the active participle of a verb meaning to give thanks or express gratitude.
Is Şakir a boy’s name?
Yes, Şakir is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male.
Is Şakir in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word shākir occurs in the Quran meaning thankful, with the grammatical ending shown in shākiran in these verses. (e.g.: 16:121, 76:3)
What is the origin of the name Şakir?
Şakir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şakir have?
Şakir has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şakir?
Şakir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 65 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şakir?
Other spellings: Sakir.
What names go well with Şakir?
Some ideas: Şakir Aziz; Sakıp Şakir; Şakir Enes.
Famous people named Şakir?
Notable people named Şakir include Şakir Deniz, Şakir Bilgin, Şakir Bayhan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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