Shaukat
Shaukat is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, via Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “Power, majesty, grandeur”.
| Meaning | Power, majesty, grandeur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian / Urdu |
| Written as | شوکت |
| Pronunciation | SHOW-kat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Shaukat
Shaukat grew out of the Arabic shawka, a word that literally means a thorn and, by extension, a sting, strength or military might. Once it moved into Persian and Urdu as shawkat, its sense widened to majesty and grandeur. South Asian families have long favoured it for boys. Well-known bearers include Shaukat Ali, a leading figure of the Khilafat Movement, and the former Pakistani prime minister Shaukat Aziz.
Is Shaukat a Muslim name?
Its root appears in the verse about Badr: 'you wished that the one without power (ghayra dhāti al-shawka) would be yours' (Quran 8:7), giving this name of power and grandeur a Quranic echo.
How popular is Shaukat?
It is common in Pakistan and India, written Şevket in Turkey and Shawkat in the Levant.
Gifts with the name Shaukat
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Spellings and variants of Shaukat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaukat mean?
Shaukat means 'Power, majesty, grandeur'. It is of Arabic, via Persian / Urdu origin.
Is Shaukat a Muslim name?
Its root appears in the verse about Badr: 'you wished that the one without power (ghayra dhāti al-shawka) would be yours' (Quran 8:7), giving this name of power and grandeur a Quranic echo.
How do you pronounce Shaukat?
Shaukat is pronounced SHOW-kat.
Is Shaukat a boy or girl name?
Shaukat is usually a boy name.