Is Shakira an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Shakira, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Shakira mean in Arabic?
Shakira means grateful, thankful.
It originates from the Arabic root word ش-ك-ر (SH K R).
This name has been popularised in the West largely thanks to the singer Shakira, who is of Spanish and Lebanese descent.
Shakira is a female name.
Popularity of the name Shakira
Shakira surged in popularity in the early 00’s – reaching the top 150 names in the UK in 2003 and top 100 in Australia and New Zealand in 2002. This surge was relatively short-lived, and it has since not been as popular.
How to write Shakira in Arabic:
Shakira is written as شاكرة
How to pronounce Shakira:
Shakira is pronounced Shaek-keir-raah.
Spelling variations of Shakira
Shakera, Shakirah, Shaakira, Shakeera