شكور

Shakur

boyArabic

Shakur is a Muslim boy name meaning “Most appreciative, very grateful”.

Meaning	Most appreciative, very grateful
Gender	Boy
Origin	Arabic
Arabic spelling	شكور
Pronunciation	sha-KOOR
Arabic root	ش ك ر (sh-k-r) — to thank
Muslim name?	Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shakur

Al-Shakūr, the Most Appreciative, is one of the names of God: He rewards even small good deeds abundantly. Traditionally Muslims use it as a personal name in the form ʿAbd al-Shakur, servant of the Appreciative, while plain Shakur is also used, especially in South Asia, East Africa and among African American Muslims, in the human sense of a deeply grateful person.

Is Shakur a Muslim name?

Yes. Shakur is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. Because al-Shakur is a name of God, many scholars prefer the form Abdul Shakur, though Shakur alone is used in the sense of a grateful person.

Is Shakur in the Quran?

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

Where is the name Shakur used?

Used in South Asia, East Africa and among Muslims in the United States.

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Spellings and variants of Shakur

Abdul ShakurShakoorShukur

More boy names like Shakur

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plain Aabideen — Worshippers, the devout Aabis — Stern, serious of face Aadil — Just, fair Aafaq — Horizons Aahil — Usually explained as prince or leader Aalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholar Aamil — Worker, one who acts; governor Aamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of life Aanis — Friendly, sociable; good company Aaqib — Successor, one who comes last Aarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledge Aariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himself Aashir — Companion; one who lives with others Aasif — Name of Solomon's minister Aasim — Protector, guardian Aatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionate Aayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shakur mean?

Shakur means 'Most appreciative, very grateful'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Shakur a Muslim name?

Yes. Shakur is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. Because al-Shakur is a name of God, many scholars prefer the form Abdul Shakur, though Shakur alone is used in the sense of a grateful person.

How do you write Shakur in Arabic?

Shakur is written شكور in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shakur?

Shakur is pronounced sha-KOOR.

Is Shakur mentioned in the Quran?

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

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