Sakinat
Sakinat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Yoruba form origin, meaning “Calm sent from God”.
| Meaning | Calm sent from God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Written as | سكينة |
| Pronunciation | sa-KEE-nat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Sakinat
Sakinat is how Yoruba Muslims render Sakīna, the Arabic word for tranquillity. In Yoruba usage the silent final t of many Arabic feminine names is spoken aloud, which also gives forms like Rukayat and Kafayat. The meaning stays the same: the peace and reassurance that God places in believing hearts. The root s-k-n carries the idea of stillness and settling, and the name is a well-known choice across southwestern Nigeria.
Is Sakinat a Muslim name?
Sakinat is the Yoruba version of the Quranic name Sakina; the Quran says, 'It is He who sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) into the hearts of the believers' (Quran 48:4). Nigerian Muslim families use it widely.
How popular is Sakinat?
Yoruba Muslims in Lagos, Oyo, Kwara and the rest of southwestern Nigeria commonly give this name.
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Spellings and variants of Sakinat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakinat mean?
Sakinat means 'Calm sent from God'. It is of Arabic, Yoruba form origin.
Is Sakinat a Muslim name?
Sakinat is the Yoruba version of the Quranic name Sakina; the Quran says, 'It is He who sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) into the hearts of the believers' (Quran 48:4). Nigerian Muslim families use it widely.
How do you pronounce Sakinat?
Sakinat is pronounced sa-KEE-nat.
Is Sakinat a boy or girl name?
Sakinat is usually a girl name.