Shakeema
Meaning of Shakeema
Shakeema is a feminine given name of probable Arabic origin, widely regarded as a variant of Shaquema or Shakima—transliterations of the Arabic root sh-q-m, which connotes steadfastness—and its phonological structure (/ʃəˈkiːmə/) aligns with rhythmic patterns favored in Anglo-American onomastic practice. The name is commonly associated with qualities of resolve and inner strength, an attribution that has facilitated its adoption within diverse English-speaking communities, particularly in the United States. In New York State, official vital records first register Shakeema’s emergence in the mid-1970s, reaching a peak frequency of 23 newborn occurrences (rank 223) in 1984 before exhibiting moderate fluctuations in both absolute incidence and relative rank through the late 1990s. As an exemplar of cross-cultural naming conventions, Shakeema illustrates the dynamic interplay between Arabic etymological elements and the creative phonological preferences of Anglo-American parents.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-KEE-muh (/ʃəˈkiːmə/)
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