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Shaquille
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A male given name, popular in the United States, styled after an Arabic word meaning "handsome."
"Shaquille was named after his father wanted something strong-sounding."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA modern American first name inspired by an Arabic word for "handsome."
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Etymology
A stylized spelling based on Arabic شَكِيل (šakīl), meaning "handsome."