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Shawkat

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Shawkat (variations include Shaukat, Shavkat, or Şevket; Arabic: شَوْكَت) is a masculine Arabic given name and surname.[1] It derives from the word ("شَوْكة" which means "Might" or "Strength"[2]) and itself is derived from the word ("شَوْك" which means "Thorns"[1]). Notable people with the name include:

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  1. ^ a b Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Names (1985). "شَوْكَت". Arabic Lexicon.
  2. ^ Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Names (1985). "شَوْكة". Arabic Lexicon.