Girl name
Şükran name meaning
“gratitude, heartfelt thanks”
Şükran means gratitude and heartfelt thanks. It comes from Arabic shukrān and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Related to the Turkish word şükür through their shared Arabic root, the name has a concrete association with a letter expressing thanks for an act of kindness.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Şükran mean?
Gratitude, heartfelt thanks
In Turkish: minnettarlık, gönülden teşekkür
Şükran expresses appreciation for kindness and the gratitude it creates. The word remains active in Turkish expressions for feeling or offering thanks. It shares its root with Şükriye and Şükrü, and its meaning as a name is gratitude without being restricted to a religious setting.
How popular is Şükran?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Şükran in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Şükran
From Arabic shukrān ‘gratitude, thanks’, sharing the root sh-k-r with Turkish şükür.
Double names with Şükran
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şükran Ferhunde
Meaning of each name
- Şükran: gratitude, heartfelt thanks
- Ferhunde: auspicious, blessed, bringing good fortune
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Nezahat Şükran
Meaning of each name
- Nezahat: moral purity, refinement, and integrity
- Şükran: gratitude, heartfelt thanks
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Şükran Hasibe
Meaning of each name
- Şükran: gratitude, heartfelt thanks
- Hasibe: of respected lineage, well-born
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Nurefşan Şükran
Meaning of each name
- Nurefşan: radiating light, spreading brightness
- Şükran: gratitude, heartfelt thanks
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Şükran Eftelya
Meaning of each name
- Şükran: gratitude, heartfelt thanks
- Eftelya: Blooming; flourishing
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Elisanur Şükran
Meaning of each name
- Elisanur: Oath to God; light
- Şükran: gratitude, heartfelt thanks
How to pronounce Şükran
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃykɾan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شكران |
Is Şükran a girl’s name?
Yes, Şükran is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şükran appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sukran, Sükran
Names that sound like Şükran
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şükran
- Şükran Ovalı · b. 1985
- Şükran Albayrak · b. 1982
- Şükran Moral · b. 1962
- Şükran Ay · b. 1933
- Şükran Güngör · b. 1926
- Şükran Kurdakul · b. 1927
- Şükran Özer · b. 1932
- Şükran Özkaya · b. 1925
- Şükran Saral · b. 1982
- Sukran Ertekin Pınar
- Sukran Sarigul Guduk
- Sükran Zehra Özgeoğlu · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Şükran
What is the meaning of Şükran?
Şükran means “gratitude, heartfelt thanks”. From Arabic shukrān ‘gratitude, thanks’, sharing the root sh-k-r with Turkish şükür.
Is Şükran a girl’s name?
Yes, Şükran is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şükran in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şükran nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şükran?
Şükran is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şükran have?
Şükran has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şükran?
Şükran appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Şükran?
Other spellings: Sukran, Sükran.
What names go well with Şükran?
Some ideas: Şükran Ferhunde; Nezahat Şükran; Şükran Hasibe.
Famous people named Şükran?
Notable people named Şükran include Şükran Ovalı, Şükran Albayrak, Şükran Moral.
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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