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Shakeem
Pronounced shah-KEEM /สษหkim/Medium
Meaning: A modern African American name, joining a Sha- prefix with a -keem element (echoing Hakeem, 'wise', Arabic); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data
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History & Origin
Shakeem is a modern African American name, joining a Sha- prefix with a -keem element (echoing Hakeem, 'wise', Arabic; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'shah-KEEM').
In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.
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What does the name Shakeem mean?
Shakeem joins a Sha- prefix with a -keem element (echoing Hakeem, 'wise'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Shakeem?
It's said shah-KEEM /สษหkim/ โ two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Shakeem a boy or girl name?
Shakeem is a boy's name.
How popular is Shakeem?
Shakeem is a very rare name in the U.S.