عبد الشكور

Abdul-Shakoor

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Abdul-Shakoor is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Most Appreciative”.

MeaningServant of the Most Appreciative
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الشكور
Pronunciationab-dush-sha-KOOR
Arabic rootش ك ر (sh-k-r) — to thank, to appreciate
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Shakoor

Abdul-Shakoor (ʿAbd al-Shakūr) honours God as al-Shakūr, the One who appreciates and richly rewards even small good deeds. The root gives shukr, gratitude. It is a popular name in Pakistan and Afghanistan, often written Abdul Shakur.

Is Abdul-Shakoor a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Shakoor is a Muslim name formed from al-Shakūr, a name of God in the Quran.

Is Abdul-Shakoor in the Quran?

The Quran says, 'Indeed, He is Forgiving and Appreciative' (Quran 35:30).

Where is the name Abdul-Shakoor used?

Common in Pakistan and Afghanistan; Abdishakur is the Somali form.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Shakoor

Abdul ShakurAbdush ShakurAbdishakurAbd al-Shakur

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Shakoor mean?

Abdul-Shakoor means 'Servant of the Most Appreciative'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Shakoor a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Shakoor is a Muslim name formed from al-Shakūr, a name of God in the Quran.

How do you write Abdul-Shakoor in Arabic?

Abdul-Shakoor is written عبد الشكور in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Shakoor?

Abdul-Shakoor is pronounced ab-dush-sha-KOOR.

Is Abdul-Shakoor mentioned in the Quran?

The Quran says, 'Indeed, He is Forgiving and Appreciative' (Quran 35:30).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.