Shaquille
Meaning of Shaquille
Shaquille is a unisex name with its origins in Arabic. It is pronounced as shuh-KEEL (/ʃəˈkil/) in American English. The name Shaquille is often associated with strength and power, as it gained popularity through the fame of former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal. Despite being a relatively uncommon name, Shaquille has been steadily used for newborns in the United States over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 250-3500 in terms of occurrence, indicating that it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique and impactful name for their child. A popular variation of the name is simply "Shaq."
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-KEEL (/ʃəˈkil/)
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Notable People Named Shaquille
| Shaquille O'Neal, also known as Shaq, is a retired American professional basketball player and sports analyst, known for his impressive 19-year career in the NBA and his four-time NBA championship wins. |
| Shaquille Quarterman is an American football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at Miami (FL). |
| Shaquille Murray-Lawrence - Shaquille "Shaq" Murray-Lawrence is a Canadian football player and bobsledder who has competed at the Winter Olympics and played for several CFL teams. |
| Shaquille Agard is a Guyanese soccer player known for his role as a forward for the Canadian Soccer League club Serbian White Eagles FC. |
| Shaquille Riddick is an American football outside linebacker currently playing for the Edmonton Elks, with a college football background at Gardner–Webb University and West Virginia. |
