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Şakrak

Şakrak /ʃakˈɾak/ ASCII Sakrak

“merry, chirpy”1

Established origin Şakrak: root entries for şakrak · How do we know?

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How do you pronounce Şakrak?

Şakrak

IPA /ʃakˈɾak/

The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Şakrak mean?

Şakrak is an adjective for a cheerful, lively voice: ‘merry, chirpy’. Nişanyan derives it from the verb şakra- ‘(of a bird) to sing’, itself from the imitative şak, şakır.1

Grammar şakra- + -Uk.

Şakrak is also an ordinary word in everyday Turkish.

What is Şakrak made of?

Şakrak is Turkic in origin and breaks into 2 parts: şakra- ((of a bird) to sing) + -k (adjective-forming suffix).

Şakrak + root şakra- (of a bird) to sing TURKIC şakrak “merry, lively (voice)” suffix -k adjective-forming suffix Şakrak şakra- root (of a bird) to sing şakrak TURKIC “merry, lively (voice)” -k suffix adjective-forming suffix
Şakrak: parts and root words
  • şakrak Turkic — merry, lively (voice)1

How was the name Şakrak formed?

Şakrak was formed by adding the suffix -k (“adjective-forming suffix”) to şakra- (“(of a bird) to sing”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.5

Who are some well-known people named Şakrak?

  1. Bülent Şakrak actor 1977–
  2. Tamer Şakrak physician 1977–

People surnamed Şakrak as recorded in Wikidata, ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions.

How is Şakrak written and pronounced abroad?

Without Turkish letters the name is usually written Sakrak in English-language records.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Şakrak?

Evşen, Oskay and Şendil share gloss keywords with Şakrak within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Şakrak?

Read the root, formation and register information for Şakrak alongside these guides: How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames and How to research a Turkish surname and family tree.

Where do these facts come from?

All sources accessed 8 November 2026

  1. 1 Sevan Nişanyan Nişanyan Sözlük: şakrak
  2. 2 Wikimedia Wiktionary: şakrak
  3. 3 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: şakrak
  4. 4 Wikimedia Foundation Wikidata: people with this family name
  5. 5 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)

Common questions about Şakrak

Q1

What does the surname Şakrak mean?

Şakrak is an adjective for a cheerful, lively voice: ‘merry, chirpy’. Nişanyan derives it from the verb şakra- ‘(of a bird) to sing’, itself from the imitative şak, şakır.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Şakrak?

The root word of Şakrak is şakrak (Turkic): “merry, lively (voice)”.
Q3

How do you pronounce Şakrak?

Şak·rak, 2 syllables; IPA: /ʃakˈɾak/.