Shakira

Thankful, grateful

girlArabic

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Shakira meaning & origin

Shakira is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Thankful, grateful". Listed origin: Arabic.

Pronunciation

shah-KEER-ah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Shakira. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Sha

Middle Name Ideas

  • Shakira Rose
  • Shakira Grace
  • Shakira Marie
  • Shakira Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Shakira (singer)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakira

What does the name Shakira mean?

Shakira is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Thankful, grateful". Listed origin: Arabic.

How do you pronounce Shakira?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is shah-KEER-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Shakira?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Shakira. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Shakira?

Ideas to try include Sha. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Shakira?

Try Shakira Rose, Shakira Grace, Shakira Marie, Shakira Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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