Shakur
shuh-KOOR
Popularity
#2386
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
1,591
Peak Year
#128 in 1997
First Recorded
1987
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Meaning "thankful" in Arabic.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Tupac Shakur
Influential rapper and actor
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