Muslim girl name
Sakina: name meaning
سكينة
“Tranquility, peace of heart”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Qur'an speaks of the sakinah Allah sends down on the believers (48:4).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Sakina mean?
Sakina (سكينة) means "Tranquility, peace of heart". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Sakina a Muslim name?
Yes. Sakina is used by Muslims around the world. The Qur'an speaks of the sakinah Allah sends down on the believers (48:4).
Is Sakina mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Qur'an speaks of the sakinah Allah sends down on the believers (48:4).