Sakeenah
Sakeenah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Tranquillity sent by God”.
| Meaning | Tranquillity sent by God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سكينة |
| Pronunciation | sa-KEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, South Africa |
Meaning and origin of Sakeenah
Sakeenah spells Sakina with a final 'h' to show the Arabic feminine ending, ta' marbuta. Its root is about stillness and calm. The Quran uses the word for the peace God sent upon the Prophet ﷺ while he hid in the cave and upon the believers at Hudaybiyya, and also for a sign carried in the Ark of the Covenant. This soft name points to peace within the heart rather than mere outward quiet.
Is Sakeenah a Muslim name?
Sakeenah is a Quranic name meaning the calm God sends to believers, as in 'Then Allah sent down His tranquillity (sakīnatahu) upon him' (Quran 9:40).
How popular is Sakeenah?
Muslims in Britain, America and South Africa are especially fond of this spelling.
Gifts with the name Sakeenah
- Sakeenah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Sakeenah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sakeenah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakeenah mean?
Sakeenah means 'Tranquillity sent by God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sakeenah a Muslim name?
Sakeenah is a Quranic name meaning the calm God sends to believers, as in 'Then Allah sent down His tranquillity (sakīnatahu) upon him' (Quran 9:40).
How do you pronounce Sakeenah?
Sakeenah is pronounced sa-KEE-nah.
Is Sakeenah a boy or girl name?
Sakeenah is usually a girl name.