Name meaning
Shakar
A rare name surviving from olden times meaning sugar, sweetness.
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Name meaning and origin
The root of the word Shakar goes back to the Sanskrit şarkarā; it took the form şəkkər (sugar, powdered sugar) in Persian, from where it passed into Azerbaijani as şəkər. It is recorded as a separate, simple personal name in the Encyclopedia of Azerbaijani Personal Names and was given to children with the wish for a sweet, lovable nature.
Although the word is mainly known today as the name of a food product, historically it also formed the basis of compound names such as Gülşəkər and Gülməşəkər. It is very rarely used as an independent name in modern times and is encountered mostly among older generations; there is no religious obstacle to bearing it.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Fars mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- ʃæ.ˈkær
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Shakar?
Shakar means sugar, sweetness; it entered Azerbaijani from the Persian-origin word şəkkər.Is the name Shakar mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Shakar does not appear in the Quran; it is an ancient personal name derived from the name of a food product.Is Shakar a boy or a girl name?
Shakar is a girl name.