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What is the origin of the surname Shakur?

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It is Arabic and is derived from Shakir, which means "thankful or grateful." (Shakira, Shakur, & Shakura are also derived from Shakir)

In case you were wondering, Tupac means "warrior or messenger," and is Aztec in origin.
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Abdul-Shakur

Arabic Ã‚Â· Male

Variant of Abdul-Shakoor: Servant of the Most Thankful.

from http://www.weddingvendors.com/baby-names...

SHAKUR

alternate form of Shakir

SHAKIR

(Arabic) Grateful, thankful

from http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/baby-n...
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