What is the origin of the name Sakina?

Sakina is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Sakina?

Sakina is currently ranked #2872 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sakina?

Sakina is pronounced sah-KEE-nah.

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GirlArabic

Sakina

sah-KEE-nah

Popularity

#2872

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,547

Peak Year

#58 in 2024

First Recorded

1961

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Arabic in origin meaning 'peace, tranquility, serenity, calmness'. It also has a religious connotation.

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Saki Kina Nina

Spelling Variations

Sakinah Sekina

Similar Names

Salma Amani Lina Amira Nadia

Personality Traits

PeacefulSereneGentleKind

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