Shakib

Meaning of Shakib

Shakib is a masculine name with multiple origins and associations. It is commonly found in Arabic, Urdu, Persian, and Bengali languages. In Arabic and Urdu, it is pronounced as sha-KEEB (/ʃaˈkiːb/), while in Persian it is also pronounced as sha-KEEB (/ʃæˈkiːb/) and in Bengali as shah-KEEB (/ʃɑˈkib/). The name has a rich cultural heritage and carries different meanings across these languages. In Arabic, Shakib means "competent" or "capable," reflecting positive attributes associated with the name. In the United States, Shakib has been given to a small number of newborn boys in recent years, with 5 occurrences in 2016 and ranking at 12,173rd place. Another variation of this name is Shakeeb.

Pronunciation

Arabic,Urdu

  • Pronunced as sha-KEEB (/ʃaˈkiːb/)

Persian

  • Pronunced as sha-KEEB (/ʃæˈkiːb/)

Bengali

  • Pronunced as shah-KEEB (/ʃɑˈkib/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Similar Names to Shakib

Notable People Named Shakib

Shakib Khan, also known as SK, is a highly influential and successful Bangladeshi actor, producer, and media personality in Bengali cinema.
Shakib Al Hasan - Khondaker Sakib Al-Hassan is a renowned Bangladeshi cricketer, known for his aggressive left-handed batting and controlled slow left-arm orthodox bowling, and is considered one of the greatest all-rounders of all time.
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