Sakirat
Sakirat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Grateful, thankful”.
| Meaning | Grateful, thankful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Shākira |
| Arabic spelling | شاكرة |
| Pronunciation | sah-KEE-raht |
| Arabic root | ش ك ر (sh-k-r) — gratitude |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sakirat
Sakirat is the Yoruba form of Shākira, 'grateful' or 'thankful'. Yoruba has no separate sh sound in many dialects, so Shākira becomes Sakirat, with the feminine -at kept. Gratitude to God is one of the qualities most praised in Islam, which makes the name a lasting favourite.
Is Sakirat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakirat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Shākira, meaning grateful.
Is Sakirat in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you' (Quran 14:7).
Where is the name Sakirat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Sakirat
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Spellings and variants of Sakirat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakirat mean?
Sakirat means 'Grateful, thankful'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Shākira.
Is Sakirat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakirat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Shākira, meaning grateful.
How do you write Sakirat in Arabic?
Sakirat is written شاكرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sakirat?
Sakirat is pronounced sah-KEE-raht.
Is Sakirat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you' (Quran 14:7).