Shakim
Meaning of Shakim
Shakim, phonetically transcribed as /ʃəˈkiːm/ in English, is a masculine given name of Arabic provenance, tracing its etymology to the triliteral root ḥ-k-m (to judge) and sharing lineage with the classical form Hakīm, signifying wisdom and judicial insight. Recontextualized within an Anglo-American framework by virtue of its /ʃə/ onset and bisyllabic structure, the name embodies a phonotactic calibration that marries Semitic semantic depth with English articulatory norms. Analysis of Social Security Administration records from 1976 onward reveals a sporadic pattern of assignment—peaking at twenty-five occurrences in 1995 (rank 776) and recurring minima of five births in multiple years—underscoring its role as a deliberate choice for parents seeking both cultural resonance and individual distinction. As a result, Shakim occupies a niche characterized by technical precision and strategic uniqueness within contemporary U.S. naming conventions.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as shuh-KEEM (/ʃə-ˈkiːm/)
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