Boy name
Şükür name meaning
“gratitude; thankfulness for goodness received”
Şükür means “gratitude” or “thankfulness for goodness received.” It comes from Arabic shukr, with Turkish adding an internal vowel to produce şükür. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. The everyday Turkish word teşekkür shares its Arabic root, providing a familiar linguistic connection to expressing thanks.
What does Şükür mean?
Gratitude; thankfulness for goodness received
In Turkish: minnettarlık; iyilik karşısında teşekkür
Şükür expresses gratitude through acknowledging a benefit or favorable circumstance. Turkish uses it both in religious expressions and in everyday statements of relief or satisfaction. Şükrü and Şükriye belong to the same root family, while this name directly retains the underlying concept of thankfulness.
Origin of the name Şükür
Şükür comes from Arabic shukr, meaning gratitude or thankfulness. Turkish established the form şükür by inserting a vowel into the original consonant cluster.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Şükür in the Quran? | As a word · شكرا · 34:13The source word of Şükür occurs in Surah Saba in an inflected form of shukr, expressing gratitude. |
| Starts with | Ş |
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 Şükür
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃykyɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شكر |
Is Şükür a boy’s name?
Yes, Şükür is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şükür does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şükür
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
- 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 Şükür
- Şükür Toğrak · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Şükür
What is the meaning of Şükür?
Şükür means “gratitude; thankfulness for goodness received”. Şükür comes from Arabic shukr, meaning gratitude or thankfulness. Turkish established the form şükür by inserting a vowel into the original consonant cluster.
Is Şükür a boy’s name?
Yes, Şükür is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şükür in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Şükür occurs in Surah Saba in an inflected form of shukr, expressing gratitude. (e.g.: 34:13)
What is the origin of the name Şükür?
Şükür is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şükür have?
Şükür has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şükür?
Şükür does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Şükür?
Notable people named Şükür include Şükür Toğrak.
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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