Sakeenah
Meaning of Sakeenah
Sakeenah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the term sakinah (سكونة), which conveys tranquility and inner peace. In Islamic scripture, the term denotes the divine calm granted to Mary (Maryam), underscoring its spiritual depth. Pronounced suh-KEE-nuh (/səˈkiːnə/), Sakeenah also resonates with Latin American families drawn to its rhythmic three-syllable structure and gentle vowel progression. In New Jersey, data from 1977 to 1980 show between 5 and 9 newborns named Sakeenah each year, ranking between 155 and 142, reflecting a modest but consistent presence in state birth records.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as suh-KEE-nuh (/səˈkiːnə/)
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