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Sakina (Arabic: سكينة) is an Arabic name meaning 'peace', 'tranquility', or 'serenity' [citation:8]. The word appears in the Quran, where it refers to a state of divine peace and reassurance sent by Allah to calm the hearts of believers [citation:8]. The name is derived from the Arabic root s-k-n, meaning 'to dwell' or 'to be calm'. Sakina is also the name of a great-granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad, whose grandmother was Fatima, daughter of the Prophet [citation:8]. She is an emblematic figure of the early Muslim woman. The name carries deep spiritual significance, representing inner peace and divine tranquility.

✨ Peace✨ Tranquility✨ Serenity✨ Divine calm

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Sakina

Meaning:Peace, Tranquility
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Sakina

Peace, Tranquility

🇵🇰Urdu

سکینہ

سکون، اطمینان

🇸🇦Arabic

سَكِينَة

الطمأنينة، السكون

Also written as: Sakina, Sakine, Sokayna, Sekina

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Sakina

Sakina (Arabic: سكينة) is an Arabic name meaning 'peace', 'tranquility', or 'serenity' [citation:8]. The word appears in the Quran, where it refers to a state of divine peace and reassurance sent by Allah to calm the hearts of believers [citation:8]. The name is derived from the Arabic root s-k-n, meaning 'to dwell' or 'to be calm'. Sakina is also the name of a great-granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad, whose grandmother was Fatima, daughter of the Prophet [citation:8]. She is an emblematic figure of the early Muslim woman. The name carries deep spiritual significance, representing inner peace and divine tranquility.

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سکینہ

سکینہ (عربی: سكينة) ایک عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'سکون' یا 'اطمینان' [citation:8]۔ یہ لفظ قرآن میں آیا ہے، جہاں یہ الٰہی سکون اور یقین دہانی کی حالت کو ظاہر کرتا ہے جو اللہ مومنوں کے دلوں کو پرسکون کرنے کے لیے بھیجتا ہے [citation:8]۔ یہ نام نبی کریم کی پڑپوتی کا نام بھی ہے، جن کی والدہ فاطمہ تھیں [citation:8]۔ یہ نام بہت بڑی روحانی اہمیت رکھتا ہے، جو اندرونی سکون اور الٰہی اطمینان کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے۔

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سَكِينَة

سكينة اسم عربي يعني 'الطمأنينة' و 'السكون' و 'الهدوء' [citation:8]. تظهر الكلمة في القرآن الكريم، حيث تشير إلى حالة من السكينة الإلهية والطمأنينة التي يرسلها الله لتهدئة قلوب المؤمنين [citation:8]. الاسم مشتق من الجذر العربي س-ك-ن الذي يعني 'سكن' أو 'هدأ'. سكينة هي أيضاً اسم حفيدة النبي محمد [citation:8]. يحمل الاسم أهمية روحية عميقة، يمثل السلام الداخلي والطمأنينة الإلهية.

Quranic References

"هُوَ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ السَّكِينَةَ فِي قُلُوبِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ"

It is He who sent down tranquility (Sakina) into the hearts of the believers.Surah Al-Fath, Verse 4

Famous Personalities

Sakina (Great-granddaughter of Prophet)

Sahabiyat

Great-granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad, daughter of Hussain ibn Ali. She is an emblematic figure of the early Muslim woman who accompanied her father when he was martyred at Karbala [citation:8].

Sakina Karchaoui

Sports

French international footballer (born 1996), known for her skills as a left-back for Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team [citation:8].

Sakina Jaffrey

Acting

American actress (born 1962), known for her roles in films and television series including 'House of Cards' and 'The Mindy Project' [citation:8].

Historical Figures

Sakina bint Hussain

Era: 7th century CE

Great-granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad, daughter of Hussain ibn Ali, known for her piety and courage.

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Name Information
First LetterS
Name Length6 letters
LanguagesArabic, Turkish, French
Islamic Ruling
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Sakina is a Quranic name with profound spiritual meaning of divine peace and tranquility.

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🇬🇧 EnglishSakina
🇵🇰 Urduسکینہ
🇸🇦 Arabicسَكِينَة
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Peace98%
Tranquility97%
Serenity96%

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