The name Shakil is a male name with Arabic, Bengali, and Urdu origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as shah-KEEL (/ʃɑːˈkiːl/), while in Bengali and Urdu, it is pronounced as shuh-KEEL (/ʃəˈkiːl/). The name has variations such as Shakeel. In the United States of America, the name Shakil has been given to a small number of newborns over the years. It ranked 12,081st in 2015 and 7th in 2008. The name carries no specific associations or meanings beyond its linguistic roots.
Shakil Afridi is a Pakistani physician known for his alleged involvement in a CIA operation to confirm Osama bin Laden's presence, leading to his imprisonment and subsequent legal battles. |
Shakil Ahmed is a Bangladeshi professional footballer known for playing as a left-back in the Bangladesh Premier League for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club. |
Shakil Hossain is a Bangladeshi professional footballer known for playing as a centre back for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi and the Bangladesh national team. |