| Meaning | thankful |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sha-kur |
Bold and unapologetic, this name makes no effort to blend into the background or conform to expectations. It carries cultural weight and historical significance, connecting its bearer to important narratives and legacies. Shakur represents strength, resilience, and the courage to stand firm in one's identity. The powerful sound commands attention and respect, creating an immediate impression that lingers in memory. Parents who select this name often value authenticity and want their child to grow up with pride in their heritage and identity. It's not a name for those seeking subtlety or invisibility—it announces itself with confidence and asks the world to take notice. The rhythmic quality gives it a natural musicality that flows beautifully when spoken. For families committed to raising children who understand their roots and embrace their culture, Shakur provides a constant reminder of identity and purpose. It challenges stereotypes and defies narrow expectations about what names should sound like or represent.
| Shak |
| Kur |
| Shaky |
| Tupac Shakur | Legendary American rapper and actor |
| Amir Shakur Rahman | British film director |
| Shakur Juiston | American basketball player |
| Shakur Sozahdah | Afghan poet and politician |
| Shakur Rasheed | American wrestler |
| Shakur Suleymanov | Russian footballer |
| Shakur Ali | Bangladeshi cricketer |
| Shakur Ahmadzai | Afghan journalist |
| Shakur Tsohon | Nigerian filmmaker |
| Shakur Smith | Jamaican sprinter |
| Shakur Ahmed | British actor |
| Shakur Mannan | Bangladeshi actor and model |
| Shakur Perez | Honduran footballer |
| Shakur Stevenson | Guyanese footballer |
| Shakur Harris | American football player |
| Shakur Webb | Canadian boxer |
| Shakur Daniel | Jamaican footballer |
| Shakur Jiwa | Kenyan cricket player |
| Shakur Dickson | British footballer |
| Shakur El-Amin | Character in the novel "Breaking Chains" by Nigel Henry |
| Shakur Green | Character in the TV series "Shots Fired" |
| Shakur Hadid | Character in the film "American Sharia" |
| Shakur Iqbal | Character in the novel "A Million Thoughts" by Om Swami |
| Shakur Johnson | Character in the film "Zola" |
| Shakur King | Character in the novel "Ivy's Ebony" by Shawneda Marks |
| Shakur Lloyd | Character in the TV series "Cold Case" |
| Shakur Moore | Character in the film "Beetlejuice" |
| Shakur Nelson | Character in the TV series "Power" |
| Shakur Owens | Character in the film "Juice" |
| Shakur Patel | Character in the novel "Red Sorghum" by Mo Yan |
| Shakur Robinson | Character in the film "Higher Learning" |
| Shakur Singh | Character in the film "Lal Kaptaan" |
| Shakur Thompson | Character in the TV series "The Wire" |
| Shakur Walker | Character in the film "Dope" |
| Shakur Williams | Character in the film "Dirty" |
| Shakur Young | Character in the film "South Central" |
| Shakur Zavala | Character in the novel "The Man from Saigon" by Marti Leimbach |
| Shakur Anderson | Character in the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Shakur Foster | Character in the TV series "All American" |