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Shaquille
Shaquille (name) means a male given name, popular in the United States, styled after an Arabic word meaning "handsome.". Example: “Shaquille was named after his father wanted something strong-sounding.”
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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."
How to use Shaquille
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."
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What does “Shaquille” mean?
The word “Shaquille” means a male given name, popular in the United States, styled after an Arabic word meaning "handsome.". In plain terms, a modern American first name inspired by an Arabic word for "handsome.".
How do you use “Shaquille” in a sentence?
Here is “Shaquille” used in a sentence: “Shaquille was named after his father wanted something strong-sounding.”
What part of speech is “Shaquille”?
“Shaquille” is a name.
Where does the word “Shaquille” come from?
The word “Shaquille” comes from Arabic. A stylized spelling based on Arabic شَكِيل (šakīl), meaning "handsome.".
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