Shefqet

Shefqet is a male first name that is primarily common in Albania and Kosovo. It represents an Albanian and Kosovar variant of the Turkish name Sevket, which in turn traces back to the Arabic name Shawkat (شوكت). The English translation includes terms like 'the Great', 'the Powerful', 'the Brave', and 'the Dignified'.

What does the name Shefqet mean?

The name Shefqet is an Albanian and Kosovar form of Sevket, which is a Turkish derivation of the Arabic name Shawkat (شوكت). Translated into English, it means 'the Great', 'the Powerful', 'the Brave', and 'the Dignified'. Its origins lie in the Arabic word shawkah (شوكة) or šawka (شَوْكَة), which means 'power', 'greatness', 'bravery', and 'courage'. Other variants include Shavkat, Schaukat, and Shaukat. The female counterpart is Sevketa.

Where does the name Shefqet come from?

The name Shefqet originates from Arabic and means 'the Powerful'. The etymology traces back to the Arabic terms shawkah (شوكة) and šawka (شَوْكَة), which describe power, greatness, bravery, and courage. The languages in which this name appears are Albanian and Kosovar.

How do you pronounce Shefqet?

Schef-ket

Popularity

In Germany, Shefqet is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 3,619th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,629th.

Nicknames & pet names

Qeti