Shakib
Shakib is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Patient and enduring”.
| Meaning | Patient and enduring |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | شکیب |
| Pronunciation | sha-KEEB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Iran, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Shakib
For parents who want a name about steadiness, Shakib is a fine fit. It takes the Persian noun shakīb, meaning patience or endurance, and turns it into a label for 'the patient one'. The sound may suggest Arabic, but the word actually belongs to Persian. Families in Bangladesh, Iran and Afghanistan know it well, and cricket fans everywhere recognise it from Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
Is Shakib a Muslim name?
Muslim parents, especially Bangladeshi and Afghan ones, like Shakib because its idea of patient endurance lines up with sabr, one of the virtues Islam prizes most.
How popular is Shakib?
You will hear it most in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Iran, with Chakib as the North African cousin.
Gifts with the name Shakib
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shakib
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shakib mean?
Shakib means 'Patient and enduring'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Shakib a Muslim name?
Muslim parents, especially Bangladeshi and Afghan ones, like Shakib because its idea of patient endurance lines up with sabr, one of the virtues Islam prizes most.
How do you pronounce Shakib?
Shakib is pronounced sha-KEEB.
Is Shakib a boy or girl name?
Shakib is usually a boy name.