Shefqet
Shefqet is a masculine given name common among Albanian-speaking communities in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and the Albanian diaspora. It appears in historical records and continues to be used in contemporary contexts.
Origin and meaning: The name is derived from the Turkish word Şefkat, meaning mercy or compassion. The
Usage and variants: In Albanian onomastics, Shefqet is part of a tradition of virtue-related names borrowed
Regional distribution and trends: While still used today, the name is less common among younger generations
See also: Şefkat, the Turkish term from which the name is derived; Albanian given names.