Thankful or grateful
Derived from the Arabic root 'shakara', meaning to thank. It is the feminine form of the name Shakir and carries the connotation of being full of gratitude or appreciative.
About 12 girls were named Shakira in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Global pop star and 'Queen of Latin Music'
Guyanese-British actress and former fashion model
The same feel as Shakira — far less common.
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