سكينة

Soukeyna

girlArabic, West African spelling of Sukayna

Soukeyna is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of the daughter of Husayn”.

MeaningName of the daughter of Husayn
GenderGirl
OriginArabic, West African spelling of Sukayna
Arabic spellingسكينة
Pronunciationsoo-KAY-nah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Soukeyna

Soukeyna is the Senegalese spelling of Sukayna, the name by which the daughter of al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, Sukayna bint al-Ḥusayn, is known. She was famed for her wit, learning and poetry circles in Madinah. The name is often linked to sakīna, 'tranquillity', though Sukayna was a nickname in her case.

Is Soukeyna a Muslim name?

Yes. Soukeyna is a Muslim name, after Sukayna bint al-Ḥusayn, great-granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

Where is the name Soukeyna used?

Common in Senegal and also in Morocco as Soukaina.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Soukeyna mean?

Soukeyna means 'Name of the daughter of Husayn'. It comes from Arabic, West African spelling of Sukayna.

Is Soukeyna a Muslim name?

Yes. Soukeyna is a Muslim name, after Sukayna bint al-Ḥusayn, great-granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ.

How do you write Soukeyna in Arabic?

Soukeyna is written سكينة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Soukeyna?

Soukeyna is pronounced soo-KAY-nah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.