Meaning A girl's name of Arabic origin, it means "Thankful." Origin of Shakirah Arabic +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Ann Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Shakirah Similar Names Shakeria Shakyra Shaqira Shakurah Shakira Hamida Mashkoora Shikira Lebohang Livhu Year by Year Popularity of Shakirah