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Sakinah

sah-KEE-nah

Sakinah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Arabic name meaning 'tranquility', 'peace', 'serenity'. It embodies inner peace and divine presence.”. It currently ranks #10908 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1976.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginArabic

What Sakinah Means

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

The Story of Sakinah

Imagine a name whispered by generations of mothers seeking calm, a name that carries the quiet hum of divine peace into your home.

Sakinah is a profoundly beautiful Arabic name, directly translating to 'tranquility,' 'peace,' and 'serenity.' It carries a deep spiritual resonance, often associated with the divine presence that bestows calm upon the faithful. The concept of Sakinah is found in Islamic texts, signifying a divine stillness that descends upon believers during times of reflection or peace.

As you hold your baby, you might find yourself whispering 'Sakinah,' and feel a profound sense of calm settle over you both. This name embodies the inner peace you long to cultivate in your child, a deep well of serenity that will see her through any storm. It's the quiet strength that anchors a family, the gentle assurance that peace is always attainable.

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Numerology

3

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Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#52 in 1976

Total Births

1,039

First Recorded

1971

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