Sakinah
Sakinah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Tranquillity sent by God”.
| Meaning | Tranquillity sent by God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سكينة |
| Pronunciation | sa-KEE-nah |
| Arabic root | س ك ن (s-k-n) — to be still, to dwell |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sakinah
Sakinah is a spelling of sakīna that keeps the final h of the Arabic. The root s-k-n gives words for stillness and dwelling, such as sakan (home) and maskan (dwelling), so the name suggests a heart that has come to rest. It is widely used in Malaysia, Indonesia and among English-speaking Muslims.
Is Sakinah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakinah is a Quranic name meaning the tranquillity God places in believers' hearts, used by Muslims worldwide.
Is Sakinah in the Quran?
The Quran says of the believers at Ḥudaybiyya: 'So He sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) upon them' (Quran 48:18).
Where is the name Sakinah used?
Common in Malaysia and Indonesia, and among Muslim families in the UK and US.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakinah mean?
Sakinah means 'Tranquillity sent by God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Sakinah a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakinah is a Quranic name meaning the tranquillity God places in believers' hearts, used by Muslims worldwide.
How do you write Sakinah in Arabic?
Sakinah is written سكينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sakinah?
Sakinah is pronounced sa-KEE-nah.
Is Sakinah mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says of the believers at Ḥudaybiyya: 'So He sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) upon them' (Quran 48:18).