Girl name
Sakinah name meaning
“inward serenity”
Sakinah is a feminine name from Arabic sakīnah, meaning inward serenity. The source word denotes a state of calm and peace within the heart. The name takes its meaning from this Arabic word, with serenity referring specifically to inward calm and peace.
What does Sakinah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Sakinah
From Arabic sakīnah, denoting a state of inward calm and peace.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sakinah in Islam and the Quran
Sakinah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سكينة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 248.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sakinah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sakinah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sakinah: inward serenity
- Khotijah: a child born prematurely
- Rukiyah: rising, ascending
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Meaning of each word
- Sakinah: inward serenity
- Najah: achievement of a goal, success
- Fahma: understanding, comprehension
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Sakinah Rahmatia
Meaning of each word
- Sakinah: inward serenity
- Rahmatia: mercy and grace
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Meaning of each word
- Abidah: woman devoted to worship
- Sakinah: inward serenity
- Yusroh: ease; comfort
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Sakinah Afifah
Meaning of each word
- Sakinah: inward serenity
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
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Sakinah Hasna Khoirunnisa
Meaning of each word
- Sakinah: inward serenity
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
- Khoirunnisa: the best among women
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How to pronounce Sakinah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sakinah/ |
| Arabic script | سكينة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦏꦶꦤꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮊᮤᮔᮂ |
Is Sakinah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sakinah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sakinah ranks #645 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sakinah
Names with related meanings
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Santi♀Peace, serenity
- Irene♀Peace and tranquillity
- Larasati♀Harmonious, well matched
- Mira♀Wonderful
- Ulfah♀Closeness, affectionate bonds
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Salamah♀Safety, freedom from harm
Famous people named Sakinah
- Sakinah Aljufri · b. 1964
- Sakinah · b. 1995
- Sakinah
- Sakinah · b. 1967
- Sakinah · b. 1990
- Sakinah Aulia · b. 1999
- Sakinah Rintan Aprilia · b. 2000
- St. Sakinah Dian Islamiaty · b. 1998
- Syarifah Sakinah · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Sakinah
What is the meaning of Sakinah?
Sakinah means inward serenity. From Arabic sakīnah, denoting a state of inward calm and peace.
Is Sakinah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sakinah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sakinah?
Sakinah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sakinah in the Quran?
Sakinah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سكينة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 248.
How many syllables does Sakinah have?
Sakinah has 3 syllables (Sa-ki-nah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sakinah?
Sakinah ranks #645 among girl names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sakinah?
Some ideas: Sakinah Khotijah Rukiyah; Sakinah Najah Fahma; Sakinah Rahmatia.
Famous people named Sakinah?
Notable people named Sakinah include Sakinah Aljufri, Sakinah, Sakinah.
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