Sakinat
Sakinat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Tranquillity, calm from God”.
| Meaning | Tranquillity, calm from God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | سكينة |
| Pronunciation | sa-KEE-nat |
| Arabic root | س ك ن (s-k-n) — to be still, to dwell |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sakinat
Sakinat is the Yoruba form of Sakīna. Yoruba Muslims often pronounce the hidden final t of Arabic feminine names, giving forms such as Sakinat, Rukayat and Kafayat. The meaning is unchanged: the peace and reassurance God sends into the hearts of the believers. It is a familiar name in southwestern Nigeria.
Is Sakinat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakinat is the Yoruba form of the Quranic name Sakina, meaning God-given tranquillity, and is used by Muslim families in Nigeria.
Is Sakinat in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'It is He who sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) into the hearts of the believers' (Quran 48:4).
Where is the name Sakinat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in Lagos, Oyo, Kwara and across southwestern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakinat mean?
Sakinat means 'Tranquillity, calm from God'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Sakinat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakinat is the Yoruba form of the Quranic name Sakina, meaning God-given tranquillity, and is used by Muslim families in Nigeria.
How do you write Sakinat in Arabic?
Sakinat is written سكينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sakinat?
Sakinat is pronounced sa-KEE-nat.
Is Sakinat mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'It is He who sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) into the hearts of the believers' (Quran 48:4).