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I am not overly concerned about the pop star connection. To me, and this may sound weird or bad but no offense is intended, it sounds like a black name to me, though I realize it's not, but it reminds me of Shanequa and Shauntaevia and some others I've heard of. Please don't mistake me, I don't think there is anything wrong with names like these, but where I am, there is a certain stereotype.

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I definitely prefer it spelled Shakira. And I like the pop star!

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~Lillian~
Proud daughter of Ann and John
Proud sister of Lauren and Leah
Proud wife of David
Proud mother of Alexander, Scarlett, Sophia, and Gideon