Girl name
Sukinah name meaning
“happy; joyful”
Sukinah is a feminine Javanese name commonly linked to the meaning “happy” or “joyful”. Its proposed base is Javanese suka, meaning “pleased”, from Sanskrit sukha, “happiness” or “ease”. The ending -inah follows a Javanese feminine naming pattern, completing the form built around that base element.
What does Sukinah mean?
Happy; joyful
In Indonesian: bahagia; senang
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 Sukinah
Sukinah may be linked to Javanese suka, 'pleased', from Sanskrit sukha, 'happiness or ease'. The ending -inah follows a Javanese feminine naming pattern.
How to pronounce Sukinah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sukinah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦏꦶꦤꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮊᮤᮔᮂ |
Is Sukinah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sukinah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sukinah ranks #2,630 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sukinah
Famous people named Sukinah
- Sukinah
FAQ about the name Sukinah
What is the meaning of Sukinah?
Sukinah means happy; joyful. Sukinah may be linked to Javanese suka, 'pleased', from Sanskrit sukha, 'happiness or ease'. The ending -inah follows a Javanese feminine naming pattern.
Is Sukinah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sukinah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Sukinah have?
Sukinah has 3 syllables (Su-ki-nah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sukinah?
Sukinah ranks #2,630 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Sukinah?
Notable people named Sukinah include Sukinah.
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