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Shukri
OriginArabic
Meaning"thankful"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Shukri
A virtuous Arabic name with a nice blend of gentle and sharp sounds, Shukri shares its origins with the more familiar Shakira.
Shukri for boys
Succinct and crisp in sound, Shukri is an Arabic name, related to the more familiar feminine form, Shakira. Notable bearers of the name include cricket coach Shukri Conrad, singer Shukri Jamal, fashion designer Shukri Lawrence, and actor Shukri Yahaya.
Alternative spellings include Shoukri, Shoukry, and Choukri while the Turkish form is Şükrü. Shakir is another name with the same root.
Pronounced SHOO-kree.
As of October 2026, Shukri ranked #13232 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #7331 in 2013.
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