Shakira

A lovely name with a lovely meaning. However, especially if you’re not of Arabic descent or living in an Arabic speaking country (or if you pronounce the name with the emphasis on the second syllable) I think it’s not well-suited for a child. No doubt there would be many jokes about hips not lying or waka waka.

This name is beautiful. Shakira is literally my idol.

What I have never understood about all these unique names is how the parents, unless famous themselves, actually picked out such a unique name for their child, without knowing that 'she' (since I don't know of any male celebs with a unique full name), will be famous in the future. It's all very well to say that anyone considering this type of name is just trying to be different, and doesn't necessarily have to be a fan of Shakira or whoever, but it still makes you wonder.

Shark-earer sounds like a person who collects ears from a shark!?!?

Beautiful name with beautiful meaning (I prefer it as Shakura though). It's female form of one of Allah's name Al-Shakur, the One who is thankful for even the smallest deed by rewarding it. It's a personification of really beautiful aspect of Universe. [noted -ed]

I like this name, and I also like Shakira's music. I don't find it tacky or trashy at all. However, I think this name would look kind of strange on someone not of Middle Eastern descent. No offense.

I have to disagree with the comment made about the name "Shakira" being tacky. Shakira is a beautiful, wholesome name. I have never heard about the singer named "Shakira", however, yes, most of the women I've met and heard about who bear this name are of Middle East descent, though this is dramatically changing. I must add that all the women I've met with this name are all incredibly beautiful!

Sorry, but this name sounds very tacky. Names like this sound very foreign on American (as well as Canadian, British, and Australian) people that don't have any South American heritage. The name reminds me of no other person than the singer Shakira, and I dislike her voice and music very much. Everyone would assume you named your daughter after her, even if you just liked the name, not the singer, and that seems tacky. Kira sounds cool, though, just like Kiera/Keira, so you might consider using that instead.