Sekinat
Sekinat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Tranquillity, peace of heart”.
| Meaning | Tranquillity, peace of heart |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Sakīna |
| Arabic spelling | سكينة |
| Pronunciation | seh-KEE-naht |
| Arabic root | س ك ن (s-k-n) — to be calm, still |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sekinat
Sekinat is the Yoruba form of Sakīna, 'tranquillity' or 'calm that God sends into the heart'. The vowel shift from a to e and the -at ending are typical of Yoruba Muslim names. Sakīna was also the name of a daughter of al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, the Prophet's grandson.
Is Sekinat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sekinat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Sakīna, a Quranic word for God-given tranquillity.
Is Sekinat in the Quran?
The word appears in 'It is He who sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) into the hearts of the believers' (Quran 48:4).
Where is the name Sekinat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sekinat mean?
Sekinat means 'Tranquillity, peace of heart'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Sakīna.
Is Sekinat a Muslim name?
Yes. Sekinat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Sakīna, a Quranic word for God-given tranquillity.
How do you write Sekinat in Arabic?
Sekinat is written سكينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sekinat?
Sekinat is pronounced seh-KEE-naht.
Is Sekinat mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'It is He who sent down tranquillity (al-sakīna) into the hearts of the believers' (Quran 48:4).