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Shaquille

Shaquille is a masculine given name that gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century. It is relatively uncommon outside English-speaking countries and does not have a single clearly documented etymology. The name is most closely associated with the former professional basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, whose prominence in the 1990s helped bring attention to the name.

Shaquille O’Neal (born 1972) is an American former professional basketball player and current television analyst. He

Beyond O’Neal, the given name Shaquille has been used by other individuals in sports and entertainment, though

is
widely
regarded
as
one
of
the
most
dominant
centers
in
NBA
history
and
won
four
NBA
championships
with
multiple
teams.
After
retiring
from
playing,
O’Neal
pursued
broadcasting,
acting,
and
business
ventures,
and
in
2016
he
was
inducted
into
the
Naismith
Memorial
Basketball
Hall
of
Fame.
none
have
achieved
the
same
level
of
global
recognition.
The
name’s
association
with
O’Neal
has
made
it
a
recognizable
symbol
of
his
public
persona
and
has
appeared
in
popular
culture,
media,
and
marketing
related
to
his
brand.