The spelling of the name "Shaquil" may cause confusion due to the various ways it can be pronounced. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as [ʃəˈkiːl], with the "sh" sound represented by "ʃ", the short "a" represented by "ə", and the "kwi" sound represented by "kiː". The final "l" sound is represented by "l". Although some may spell it as "Shaqil" or "Shakil", the correct spelling is "Shaquil".
The name "Shaquil" is derived from the Arabic name "Shaqil", which means "handsome" or "well-proportioned". It is a variant of the name "Shaquille", which gained popularity in the African-American community during the late 20th century. The name Shaquille is notably associated with the former professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.