Shakira

Shakira means 'one who is full of gratitude and thankful.' It is often associated with positive attributes of thankfulness and appreciation.

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The name Shakira is primarily of Arabic origin.

  • Popularity: 14,196th
  • Babies named Shakira in the US in 2023:
    Female: 13
    Male: 0
  • Nicknames: Shak, Kira, Shari, Riri, Shakie.
  • Full Names: Shakira Johnson, Shakira Hernandez, Shakira Williams, Shakira Davis, Shakira Smith.
  • Famous Namesakes: Shakira - Singer-songwriter, Shakira Baksh - Model and actress, Shakira Caine - Former Miss Guyana, Shakira Martin - Model, Shakira January - Tennis Player.
  • Gender: Typically feminine, but can be used for any gender.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Shakira resonates with the number 11, which is understood to be a master number suggesting strong intuition, inspiration, and the ability to lead others with a higher vision.

Shakira gained widespread popularity with the ascent of Colombian musician Shakira in the late 20th century, causing spikes in the name's favorability, especially in America and predominantly Spanish-speaking countries.

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