Girl name
Sekine name meaning
“inner peace; spiritual tranquility”
Sekine means inner peace or spiritual tranquility. It comes from Arabic sakīna and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Related to the Turkish words sükûn and sükûnet, it evokes the still surface of water, a concrete image of the calm expressed by its meaning.
What does Sekine mean?
Inner peace; spiritual tranquility
In Turkish: iç huzuru; gönül dinginliği
Sekine evokes the settling of the heart into calm and reassurance. In the Quran, sakīna appears in passages concerning tranquility bestowed through divine help. It shares a root with Turkish sükûn and sakin, while Sükeyne is a related feminine name with a different formation.
Origin of the name Sekine
It comes from Arabic sakīna, tranquility or inward reassurance, from the same root as sukūn, stillness.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Sekine in the Quran? | As a word · سكينة · 2:248Sakīna, the source of Sekine, appears in the Quran as a word for tranquility rather than a personal name. |
| Starts with | S · Se |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Sekine
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sekine/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سكينه |
| Arabic | سكينة |
Is Sekine a girl’s name?
Yes, Sekine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sekine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sekine
Names with related meanings
- Eslem♀Safer
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Firdevs♀Paradise
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Esen♀Healthy, safe and sound, well
- Asude♀Peaceful, tranquil
- Saadet♀Happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Leyan♀Gentleness
- Sakine♀Calm, still
Famous people named Sekine
- Sekine Evren · b. 1922
FAQ about the name Sekine
What is the meaning of Sekine?
Sekine means “inner peace; spiritual tranquility”. It comes from Arabic sakīna, tranquility or inward reassurance, from the same root as sukūn, stillness.
Is Sekine a girl’s name?
Yes, Sekine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sekine in the Quran?
As a word. Sakīna, the source of Sekine, appears in the Quran as a word for tranquility rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 2:248)
What is the origin of the name Sekine?
Sekine is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sekine have?
Sekine has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sekine?
Sekine does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Sekine?
Notable people named Sekine include Sekine Evren.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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