Girl name
Sükeyne name meaning
“little darling; endearing little one”
Sükeyne means “little darling” or “endearing little one.” It comes from Arabic Sukayna, explained as a diminutive connected with sakīna, “tranquility” or “calm.” Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it is linguistically related to Sekine, another name associated with the same vocabulary of stillness and peace.
What does Sükeyne mean?
Little darling; endearing little one
In Turkish: küçük sevgili; sevimli küçük
Sükeyne reflects the affectionate use of an Arabic diminutive. It has a strong historical association with Sukayna, a daughter of Husayn. Its connection with a root expressing stillness adds an association of tranquillity. It is related to Sekine but is a distinct form, rather than the exact Quranic word.
Origin of the name Sükeyne
It comes from Arabic Sukayna, generally explained as a diminutive related to sakīna, “tranquillity” or “repose.”
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How to pronounce Sükeyne
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sykejne/ |
| Arabic | سكينة |
Is Sükeyne a girl’s name?
Yes, Sükeyne is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sükeyne does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sükeyne
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
FAQ about the name Sükeyne
What is the meaning of Sükeyne?
Sükeyne means “little darling; endearing little one”. It comes from Arabic Sukayna, generally explained as a diminutive related to sakīna, “tranquillity” or “repose.”
Is Sükeyne a girl’s name?
Yes, Sükeyne is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sükeyne in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sükeyne nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sükeyne?
Sükeyne is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sükeyne have?
Sükeyne has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sükeyne?
Sükeyne does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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