Shukri
Shukri is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Thankfulness, my gratitude”.
| Meaning | Thankfulness, my gratitude |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شكري |
| Pronunciation | SHOOK-ree |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Somalia, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Shukri
Shukri grows from shukr, the Arabic word for thankfulness, on the root sh-k-r. Adding the -ī ending produces a sense like 'of gratitude' or 'my thanks'. Egypt and the Levant have used it as a boy's name for a long time, and one famous bearer was Shukri al-Quwatli, president of Syria. In Somalia, though, Shukri is a hugely popular name for girls, so there it really belongs to both.
Is Shukri a Muslim name?
Its root appears in the promise 'If you are grateful (shakartum), I will surely increase you' (Quran 14:7), which gives this name of thankfulness a strong Quranic link.
How popular is Shukri?
It is a boy's name in the Levant and Egypt, appears as Şükrü in Turkey, and is a girl's name in Somalia.
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Spellings and variants of Shukri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shukri mean?
Shukri means 'Thankfulness, my gratitude'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shukri a Muslim name?
Its root appears in the promise 'If you are grateful (shakartum), I will surely increase you' (Quran 14:7), which gives this name of thankfulness a strong Quranic link.
How do you pronounce Shukri?
Shukri is pronounced SHOOK-ree.
Is Shukri a boy or girl name?
Shukri is usually a boy name.