Sakina
Sakina is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Calm and peace of heart”.
| Meaning | Calm and peace of heart |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سكينة |
| Pronunciation | sa-KEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Sakina
Sakina means tranquillity, the calm and reassurance that God places in the heart. Its root s-k-n speaks of stillness and of settling down to dwell somewhere. This spelling is the one most widely used for the Quranic word sakīna. The name belonged to Sakīna bint al-Ḥusayn, Fāṭima and ʿAlī's granddaughter, who lived through the tragedy of Karbala, and Shia Muslims also honour a little daughter of al-Ḥusayn by it, which explains its deep affection in Pakistan, India and Iraq.
Is Sakina a Muslim name?
Sakina is a Quranic name: the Quran mentions the Ark 'in which is tranquillity (sakīna) from your Lord' (Quran 2:248). It was also borne by Sakīna bint al-Ḥusayn, a member of the Prophet's ﷺ family.
How popular is Sakina?
Muslims everywhere use it, with special popularity in Pakistan, India, Iraq, East Africa and Iran, where it takes the form Sakineh.
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Spellings and variants of Sakina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakina mean?
Sakina means 'Calm and peace of heart'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sakina a Muslim name?
Sakina is a Quranic name: the Quran mentions the Ark 'in which is tranquillity (sakīna) from your Lord' (Quran 2:248). It was also borne by Sakīna bint al-Ḥusayn, a member of the Prophet's ﷺ family.
How do you pronounce Sakina?
Sakina is pronounced sa-KEE-nah.
Is Sakina a boy or girl name?
Sakina is usually a girl name.