66 Baby Names Meaning 'Thankful'

Instill a heart of gratitude through your child’s name.

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Gratitude is an important quality that parents often seek to inculcate in their children. Names that mean ‘thankful’ emphasize the importance of appreciating the little things in life and counting one’s blessings. It also reminds them to be thankful for all the people who help them in different ways. When the heart is full of appreciation, it helps a person lead a positive life. Gratitude is also humbling and calming.

Names that mean gratitude are present in various cultures. The Hebrew name Jaiden is a beautiful example of a name that means ‘thankful one,’ as it reflects the quality of acknowledging and appreciating something. Zendaya is a beautiful name popularized by Hollywood actresses. Having African American roots, the name means ‘be thankful,’ representing the spirit of gratefulness in life. Parents can also consider unisex choices like the Shona name Tendai or the Tswana name Lebogang, both beautifully expressing the sentiment of being ‘thankful.’ The masculine name Shakir, meaning ‘thankful’ in Arabic, is a preferred choice for a name amongst Muslim families as it symbolizes a heart full of appreciation. If you liked these names, then you may want to review similar names more. Browse through the list below to find the best name for your darling child.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Jaiden	Boy	Thankful one; God will judge
Jaden	Boy	God has heard; Thankful; He will judge
Zendaya	Girl	To give thanks; Be thankful
Jadon	Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Jaydan	Boy	God will judge; Thankful
Jaidyn	Boy	Thankful; He will judge; Green stone
Jeyden	Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Jadyn	Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge; A green gemstone
Jaidan	Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Shakir	Boy	Thankful; Grateful

Jaidon	Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Shakira	Girl	Thankful; Grateful
Jaydeen	Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Wayden	Unisex	Thankful; He will judge; Salmon
Jaedon	Boy	Thankful; God will judge
Shakeer	Boy	Thankful; Grateful
Jadin	Boy	Thankful; He will judge; God has heard
Dhanya	Girl	Thankful; Lucky
Jadan	Unisex	Thankful; God has heard
Jendayi	Girl	Thankful

Shaker	Boy	Thankful; Grateful
Shakura	Girl	An extremly thankful woman
Shaakirah	Girl	One who is deeply grateful and thankful for every little thing in life
Shakeyra	Girl	An honest and thankful woman
Jadeyn	Girl	He will judge; Thankful
Hamidah	Girl	Thankful; Praiseworthy
Shakera	Girl	Grateful; Thankful
Shakyra	Girl	Grateful; Thankful
Sakira	Girl	Brightness; Lustre; Brilliance; Radiance; Splendor; Thankful
Jendaya	Unisex	To be thankful

Shakara	Girl	A woman who is thankful to God for everything
Chakri	Boy	Thankful; Bearing a discus
Kritagaya	Boy	A Grateful Person; Thankful; Appreciative; One who is obliged
Kritagya	Boy	A Grateful Person; Thankful; Appreciative; One who is obliged
Abdul-shakkor	Boy	A follower who helps the most grateful and thankful
Abdul-shakoor	Boy	Serves the most thankful people with grace
Abdulshakoor	Boy	Serves the most thankful and appreciative one
Abdush-shakur	Boy	One who serves the appreciative and thankful one
Abhaar	Boy	Gratitude or thankful to others
Bongani	Boy	Grateful; Thankful

Gritav	Girl	Thankful
Hammood	Boy	Thankful; Gratified; Grateful
Hammud	Boy	Thankful; Appreciative; Grateful
Jadrien	Girl	Thankful; He will judge; From Hadria
Jaeden	Unisex	Thankful; He will judge
Jaedyn	Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Jayden	Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Jaydon	Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Mahammed	Boy	An admirable, praiseworthy, and thankful man
Nippun	Boy	Thankful to the Almighty Allah

Sakhira	Girl	A person who is thankful to the core
Sakirah	Girl	One who is thankful for the small things in life
Shaakir	Boy	A thankful person
Shakerah	Boy	He who is thankful for everything he's got
Shakoor	Boy	One who serves the thankful lord
Shakoora	Girl	A deeply thankful individual
Shakur	Unisex	Thankful
Shekiera	Girl	She who is thankful
Shequele	Girl	She who is thankful
Shukrallah	Boy	One who is thankful

Shukri	Boy	One who is thankful for the little things
Shukriya	Girl	Thankful
Shukriyah	Girl	A woman of thankful nature
Tendai	Girl	Be thankful
Thuhayba	Girl	A wealthy star; one who is thankful
Ikponmwosa	Unisex	Thank God; One who is thankful to God for everything

Names that mean ‘thankful’ have been passed down through generations and are popular in the contemporary world, too, because of their relatability. A name that means ‘thankful’ is like a sweet reminder to find beauty and grace in every moment. It inspires the name bearer to appreciate life’s blessings. It also helps a person always to be a humble individual. Ensure you pick the best name for your little one. You can review the name’s history, cultural background, as well as its presence in the popular culture before making up your mind about the most special name.

Infographic: Meaningful Baby Names Meaning 'Thankful'

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that would fit diverse preferences. Each name on the list is unique and deeply meaningful. Explore them to find a name that celebrates your child's individuality and reflects your dreams and aspirations for them.

Baby Names Meaning 'Thankful'(infographic)

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