Pillar of the faith; son of the faith
Name Profile
Chakira
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chakira.
Primary meaning
Thankful (feminine)
Pronunciation: shah-KEE-rah
Profile summary
North African feminine form of Chakir. Means 'thankful.' Also the birth name of Colombian singer Shakira (b. 1977). The current meaning shown for this name is Thankful (feminine). The catalog pronunciation is listed as shah-KEE-rah. It is listed alongside the related form Shakira. Chakira appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chakira is currently cataloged under North african (arabic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Thankful (feminine).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under North african (arabic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Chakira is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Shakira. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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