Sakine
Sakine is a Muslim girl name meaning “Tranquillity, inner peace”.
| Meaning | Tranquillity, inner peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Sakīna |
| Arabic spelling | سكينة |
| Pronunciation | sah-kee-NEH |
| Arabic root | س ك ن (s-k-n) — to be calm, still |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sakine
Sakine is the Turkish form of Sakīna, the God-given calm and tranquillity that descends on believers' hearts. Turkish changes the Arabic feminine -a to -e. Sakīna was also the name by which a daughter of Imam al-Ḥusayn is widely known, so the name is especially loved among Alevi and Shia families as well as Sunni Turks.
Is Sakine a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakine is the Turkish form of Sakina, a Quranic word for peace and tranquillity.
Is Sakine in the Quran?
The word is in the Quran: 'It is He who sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) into the hearts of the believers' (Quran 48:4).
Where is the name Sakine used?
Used in Turkey, Azerbaijan and among Kurdish and Alevi families.
Gifts with the name Sakine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakine mean?
Sakine means 'Tranquillity, inner peace'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Sakīna.
Is Sakine a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakine is the Turkish form of Sakina, a Quranic word for peace and tranquillity.
How do you write Sakine in Arabic?
Sakine is written سكينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sakine?
Sakine is pronounced sah-kee-NEH.
Is Sakine mentioned in the Quran?
The word is in the Quran: 'It is He who sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) into the hearts of the believers' (Quran 48:4).