Boy name
Şekür name meaning
“deeply grateful; frequently giving thanks”
Şekür means deeply grateful or frequently giving thanks. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic shakūr, an intensive adjective related to gratitude. It shares its root with Turkish şükür, while Şakir is another given name belonging to the same Arabic word family.
What does Şekür mean?
Deeply grateful; frequently giving thanks
In Turkish: çok şükreden; şükrü bol olan
Şekür belongs to the vocabulary of gratitude and acknowledgment of goodness. The same Arabic word appears in the Quran and, as al-Shakūr, among the divine names; Şakir shares its root, while Abdüşşekûr is a longer compound form associated with it.
Origin of the name Şekür
From Arabic shakūr, an intensive adjective sharing the root of şükür, “gratitude.” It means abundantly or consistently thankful.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Şekür in the Quran? | As a word · شكور · 34:13, 35:30The Arabic source word shakūr occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing gratitude or appreciation, rather than a personal name. |
| Starts with | Ş · Şe |
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How to pronounce Şekür
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃekyɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شكور |
Is Şekür a boy’s name?
Yes, Şekür is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şekür does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şekür
Names with related meanings
- Şükrü♂Relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
- Vefa♂Loyalty, lasting friendship and keeping promises
- Şakir♂Thankful
- 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
FAQ about the name Şekür
What is the meaning of Şekür?
Şekür means “deeply grateful; frequently giving thanks”. From Arabic shakūr, an intensive adjective sharing the root of şükür, “gratitude.” It means abundantly or consistently thankful.
Is Şekür a boy’s name?
Yes, Şekür is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şekür in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word shakūr occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing gratitude or appreciation, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 34:13, 35:30)
What is the origin of the name Şekür?
Şekür is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şekür have?
Şekür has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şekür?
Şekür 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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