Boy name
Sakri name meaning
“falcon-like”
Sakri is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ṣaqrī and the meaning falcon-like. The Arabic form derives from ṣaqr, meaning falcon. This interpretation treats Sakri as an adaptation of Saqri, so its connection to the bird meaning rests on that proposed relationship between the name forms.
What does Sakri mean?
Falcon-like
In Indonesian: seperti elang
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Sakri
Sakri can represent Arabic ṣaqrī, derived from ṣaqr, falcon. This interpretation depends on treating Sakri as an adaptation of Saqri.
Sakri in Islam and the Quran
Sakri does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Sakri
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sakri/ |
| Arabic script | صقري |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦏꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮊ᮪ᮛᮤ |
Is Sakri a boy’s name?
Yes, Sakri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sakri ranks #2,611 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sakri
- Sakti♂♀Powerful, possessing extraordinary powers
- Sukri♂Thankfulness
- Sabri♂Associated with patience
- Safri♂Associated with travel
- Sapri♂♀Journey
- Sahri♂Relating to the time before dawn
- Satri♂Knight, warrior
- Sauri♂Associated with a bull or Banu Thawr
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Sandi♂Defender of humankind
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
Famous people named Sakri
- Sakri
- Sakri · b. 1969
- Sakri Marpaung
- Sakri Sembada · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Sakri
What is the meaning of Sakri?
Sakri means falcon-like. Sakri can represent Arabic ṣaqrī, derived from ṣaqr, falcon. This interpretation depends on treating Sakri as an adaptation of Saqri.
Is Sakri a boy’s name?
Yes, Sakri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
Is the name Sakri in the Quran?
Sakri does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sakri have?
Sakri has 2 syllables (Sak-ri) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sakri?
Sakri ranks #2,611 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sakri?
Notable people named Sakri include Sakri, Sakri, Sakri Marpaung.
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