Is Sakina an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Sakina, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Sakina mean in Arabic?
Sakina means calmness, peace.
It originates from the Arabic root word س-ك-ن (S K N).
Sakina was the name of the great granddaughter of the prophet Muhammad, and the daughter of Husayn. She is an influential figure for Shi’a Muslims. She was known for her eloquence in poetry and activism after the massace of Karbala.
The root word ‘S K N’ means ‘to be still’. It is the same root word used in the word ‘sukoon’, which is the word for ‘peace’ in Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Persian and Turkish
Sakina is a female name.
Popularity of the name Sakina
According to Forebears.io, Sakina is the world’s 675th most popular name.
It’s amongst the top 100 most popular names in Pakistan, Niger and Afghanistan.
How to write Sakina in Arabic:
Sakina is written as سكينة
How to pronounce Sakina:
Sakina is pronounced Sekk-keey-nah.
Spelling variations of Sakina
Sakeena, Sakinah, Sakeenah, Sekine