Sükran

The name Sükran, known in Turkish as Şükran, comes from the word şükran, which means 'gratitude'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'the grateful one' or, more freely, as 'thank Allah'. In Turkey, Şükran is a fairly common girl's name.

What does the name Sükran mean?

Sükran, derived from the Turkish term şükran, carries the meaning 'the grateful one' or, in a broader interpretation, 'thank Allah'. This name is particularly common in Turkey. Notable bearers include TV presenter Şükran Albayrak and actress Şükran Ovalı.

Where does the name Sükran come from?

Sükran is a female first name with Turkish roots, meaning 'the grateful one' or 'thank Allah'. The etymology is based on the Turkish term şükran, which means 'gratitude'.

How do you pronounce Sükran?

The pronunciation of Sükran is two syllables and features a distinctive consonant sequence. Generally, the name is pronounced as 'Sük-ran' [ˈzyːkʁan] or [ˈsyːkʁan]. The rounded Ü sound gives the beginning a gentle character. The consonant combination '-kr-' brings a powerful accent. The open A at the end provides a pleasant spaciousness in the sound. Sükran thus conveys a powerful and warm aura – strong in character, rhythmic, and simultaneously melodic.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Sükran is rather rare. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common girls' names. The best ranking was achieved in 2014, when it reached 2,126th place. Over the last ten years, Sükran has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,562nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Süki / Süko / Süks

Similar first names

Famous people

• Sükran Ovali (actress)