Shaukat
Shaukat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Power, might, grandeur”.
| Meaning | Power, might, grandeur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian / Urdu |
| Arabic spelling | شوکت |
| Pronunciation | SHOW-kat |
| Arabic root | ش و ك (sh-w-k) — thorn; strength, armed might |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Shaukat
Shaukat comes from the Arabic shawka, literally 'thorn' and figuratively 'sting, strength, armed power'. In Persian and Urdu shawkat came to mean majesty and grandeur. It is a classic South Asian boy's name, borne by Shaukat Ali, one of the leaders of the Khilafat Movement, and by the Pakistani prime minister Shaukat Aziz.
Is Shaukat a Muslim name?
Yes. Shaukat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning power and grandeur, common in South Asia.
Is Shaukat in the Quran?
The root appears in the verse about Badr: 'you wished that the one without power (ghayra dhāti al-shawka) would be yours' (Quran 8:7).
Where is the name Shaukat used?
Common in Pakistan and India; Şevket in Turkey and Shawkat in the Levant.
Gifts with the name Shaukat
- Shaukat name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaukat mean?
Shaukat means 'Power, might, grandeur'. It comes from Arabic, via Persian / Urdu.
Is Shaukat a Muslim name?
Yes. Shaukat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning power and grandeur, common in South Asia.
How do you write Shaukat in Arabic?
Shaukat is written شوکت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shaukat?
Shaukat is pronounced SHOW-kat.
Is Shaukat mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the verse about Badr: 'you wished that the one without power (ghayra dhāti al-shawka) would be yours' (Quran 8:7).