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Shukuru

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Pronounced shoo-KOO-roo /Κƒuˈkuː.ru/Medium

Meaning: From Swahili, Shukuru means 'be grateful; give thanks' (from the Arabic-derived shukr, 'gratitude'). A warm East African name of thankfulness.Low

In 30 seconds: A thankful name: Shukuru is Swahili for 'be grateful; give thanks' (said 'shoo-KOO-roo'). Warm and rooted.
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Origin MediumSwahili
MeaningFrom Swahili, Shukuru means 'be grateful; give thanks' (from the Arabic-derived shukr, 'gratitude'). A warm East African name of thankfulness.
U.S. rank (2025)#10519 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 20

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202520222025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shukuru is a Swahili name, 'be grateful; give thanks,' from the Arabic-rooted shukr, 'gratitude.' It belongs to a rich East African tradition of meaning-names. Warm and rooted (said 'shoo-KOO-roo').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, most often in East African families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Shukuru means 'be grateful' in Swahili, drawn from the root shukr, 'gratitude' β€” a warm name that carries thankfulness for the child's arrival (said 'shoo-KOO-roo').
Overall data confidence 54%
References β€” Shukuru β€” Swahili, 'be grateful; give thanks'

Variations

ShukruShukuruuShukuri

Nicknames

ShukuKuru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shukuru mean?

Shukuru is a Swahili name meaning 'be grateful; give thanks.'

How do you pronounce Shukuru?

It's said shoo-KOO-roo /Κƒuˈkuː.ru/ β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shukuru a boy or girl name?

Shukuru is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Shukuru?

Shukuru is a rare name in the U.S., seen most in East African families.

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