ذكر

Sikiru

boyArabic, Yoruba form

Sikiru is a Muslim boy name meaning “Remembrance (of God)”.

MeaningRemembrance (of God)
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Yoruba form
Arabic spellingذكر
PronunciationSEE-kee-roo
Arabic rootذ ك ر (dh-k-r) — remembrance
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sikiru

Sikiru is the Yoruba form of Dhikr, 'remembrance', usually understood as the remembrance of God; it is often short for Dhikrullah. Yoruba turns dh into s and adds vowels to break up the consonants. Fuji music pioneer Sikiru Ayinde Barrister is a famous bearer.

Is Sikiru a Muslim name?

Yes. Sikiru is the Yoruba form of Dhikr, the remembrance of God.

Is Sikiru in the Quran?

'Verily, in the remembrance (dhikr) of Allah do hearts find rest' (Quran 13:28).

Where is the name Sikiru used?

Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.

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Spellings and variants of Sikiru

ZikrZikrullahSikirullahDhikr

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sikiru mean?

Sikiru means 'Remembrance (of God)'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.

Is Sikiru a Muslim name?

Yes. Sikiru is the Yoruba form of Dhikr, the remembrance of God.

How do you write Sikiru in Arabic?

Sikiru is written ذكر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sikiru?

Sikiru is pronounced SEE-kee-roo.

Is Sikiru mentioned in the Quran?

'Verily, in the remembrance (dhikr) of Allah do hearts find rest' (Quran 13:28).

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