Girl name
Şakire name meaning
“thankful; expressing gratitude”
Şakire means “thankful” or “expressing gratitude.” It comes from Arabic shākira, the feminine form of shākir, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its masculine counterpart is Şakir. A spoken thank-you following an act of kindness provides a simple, concrete illustration of the name’s meaning.
What does Şakire mean?
Thankful; expressing gratitude
In Turkish: şükreden, minnet duyan
Şakire directly expresses thankfulness and gratitude. In Turkish, şükür appears both in everyday expressions of relief or appreciation and in religious contexts. It shares its Arabic root with Şakir and Şükran, but the feminine form should not automatically be treated as Quranic simply because related words occur there.
Origin of the name Şakire
It derives from Arabic shākira, the feminine form of shākir, meaning thankful or grateful. In Turkish it is the feminine counterpart of Şakir.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Şakire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃakiɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شاكره |
| Arabic | شاكرة |
Is Şakire a girl’s name?
Yes, Şakire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şakire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şakire
What is the meaning of Şakire?
Şakire means “thankful; expressing gratitude”. It derives from Arabic shākira, the feminine form of shākir, meaning thankful or grateful. In Turkish it is the feminine counterpart of Şakir.
Is Şakire a girl’s name?
Yes, Şakire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şakire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şakire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şakire?
Şakire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şakire have?
Şakire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şakire?
Şakire does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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