Boy name
Şükrü name meaning
“relating to thanks, expressing gratitude”
Şükrü means relating to thanks or expressing gratitude. It derives from Arabic shukrī, formed from shukr, meaning thanks or gratitude, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The older spelling Şükrî reflects this formation, while the related name Şükran connects it with the same vocabulary of appreciation.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Şükrü mean?
Relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
In Turkish: şükürle ilgili, minnettarlık bildiren
Şükrü brings the idea of thanksgiving and gratitude into a personal name. In Turkish, şükür especially expresses religious gratitude for blessings. Şükriye, Şükran, and Şakir are related through the same root, but sharing a Quranic root does not mean that the exact name form occurs in the Quran.
How popular is Şükrü?
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
- 4provinces
Where is Şükrü in the top 30?
4 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 Şükrü
Şükrü derives from Arabic shukrī, formed from shukr, “thanks, gratitude.” Turkish developed the pronunciation Şükrü alongside the historical form Şükrî.
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 Şükrü
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şükrü Murtaza
Meaning of each name
- Şükrü: relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
- Murtaza: approved, chosen, well regarded
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İkram Şükrü
Meaning of each name
- İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality
- Şükrü: relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
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Şükrü Bayram
Meaning of each name
- Şükrü: relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
- Bayram: festival, feast day, celebration
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Necat Şükrü
Meaning of each name
- Necat: deliverance; escape from danger
- Şükrü: relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
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Şükrü Kadem
Meaning of each name
- Şükrü: relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
- Kadem: foot, step; good fortune
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Abdulmuttalip Şükrü
Meaning of each name
- Abdulmuttalip: servant of al-Muttalib
- Şükrü: relating to thanks, expressing gratitude
How to pronounce Şükrü
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃykɾy/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شكری |
| Arabic | شكري |
Is Şükrü a boy’s name?
Yes, Şükrü is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şükrü 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: Sukru, Sükrü
Names that sound like Şükrü
Names with related meanings
- 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
- Şükri♂Relating to gratitude and thankfulness
Famous people named Şükrü
- Şükrü Saraçoğlu · b. 1887
- Şükrü Ersoy · b. 1931
- Şükrü Kaya · b. 1883
- Şükrü Özyıldız · b. 1988
- Şükrü Gülesin · b. 1922
- Şükrü Sina Gürel · b. 1950
- Şükrü Birand · b. 1944
- Şükrü Elekdağ · b. 1924
- Şükrü Naili Gökberk · b. 1876
- Şükrü Halûk Akalın · b. 1956
- Şükrü Hanioğlu · b. 1955
- Şükrü Koçak · b. 1886
FAQ about the name Şükrü
What is the meaning of Şükrü?
Şükrü means “relating to thanks, expressing gratitude”. Şükrü derives from Arabic shukrī, formed from shukr, “thanks, gratitude.” Turkish developed the pronunciation Şükrü alongside the historical form Şükrî.
Is Şükrü a boy’s name?
Yes, Şükrü is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şükrü in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şükrü nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şükrü?
Şükrü is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şükrü have?
Şükrü has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şükrü?
Şükrü appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Şükrü?
Other spellings: Sukru, Sükrü.
What names go well with Şükrü?
Some ideas: Şükrü Murtaza; İkram Şükrü; Şükrü Bayram.
Famous people named Şükrü?
Notable people named Şükrü include Şükrü Saraçoğlu, Şükrü Ersoy, Şükrü Kaya.
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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