What is the origin of the name Sakinah?

Sakinah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Sakinah?

Sakinah is currently ranked #10908 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sakinah?

Sakinah is pronounced sah-KEE-nah.

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GirlArabic

Sakinah

sah-KEE-nah

Popularity

#10908

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,039

Peak Year

#52 in 1976

First Recorded

1971

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Arabic name meaning 'tranquility', 'peace', 'serenity'. It embodies inner peace and divine presence.

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Saki Kina

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Saki Kina

Spelling Variations

Sakina Sakinat

Similar Names

Amani Salima Layla Amira

Personality Traits

peacefulcalmserenewise

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