Sakinah
Sakinah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “God-given tranquillity”.
| Meaning | God-given tranquillity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سكينة |
| Pronunciation | sa-KEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Sakinah
Sakinah refers to the tranquillity that God sends down upon believers. This spelling holds on to the final h found in the Arabic word sakīna. The root s-k-n produces words for being still and for living in a place, such as sakan, a home, and maskan, a dwelling, so the name pictures a heart that has finally found rest. It is a favourite in Malaysia and Indonesia and among Muslims who speak English.
Is Sakinah a Muslim name?
The Quran uses this word for the calm granted to the believers at Ḥudaybiyya: 'So He sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) upon them' (Quran 48:18). Muslims around the world give it to daughters for that reason.
How popular is Sakinah?
It is widely chosen in Malaysia and Indonesia and by Muslim families in Britain and the United States.
Gifts with the name Sakinah
- Sakinah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Sakinah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakinah mean?
Sakinah means 'God-given tranquillity'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sakinah a Muslim name?
The Quran uses this word for the calm granted to the believers at Ḥudaybiyya: 'So He sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) upon them' (Quran 48:18). Muslims around the world give it to daughters for that reason.
How do you pronounce Sakinah?
Sakinah is pronounced sa-KEE-nah.
Is Sakinah a boy or girl name?
Sakinah is usually a girl name.