GirlArabic
Shakyra
sha-KEE-rah
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
1,136
Peak Year
#73 in 2001
First Recorded
1981
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant of Shakira, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'grateful' or 'thankful'.
Numerology
5
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer
Personality Traits
PassionateCreativeEnergeticGracious
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