Girl name
Sükun name meaning
“stillness, calm, repose”
Sükun means stillness, calm, or repose. It comes from Arabic sukūn, a word expressing rest and the absence of movement, also written sükûn in Turkish. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes the surface of water becoming still when the wind falls quiet.
What does Sükun mean?
Stillness, calm, repose
In Turkish: dinginlik, durulma, hareketsizlik
Sükûn turns a word for stillness into a personal name. In Turkish the word can describe quiet surroundings as well as an inward state of calm. It shares its root with sükûnet and evokes a condition of repose rather than a concrete object.
Origin of the name Sükun
From Arabic sukūn, “stillness, cessation of movement, calm,” used in Turkish as sükûn.
How to pronounce Sükun
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sykun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سكون |
Is Sükun a girl’s name?
Yes, Sükun is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sükun 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
Spellings covered by this page: Sükûn, Şükun
Names that sound like Sükun
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 Sükun
- Sükun Işıtan · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Sükun
What is the meaning of Sükun?
Sükun means “stillness, calm, repose”. From Arabic sukūn, “stillness, cessation of movement, calm,” used in Turkish as sükûn.
Is Sükun a girl’s name?
Yes, Sükun is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sükun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sükun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sükun?
Sükun is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sükun have?
Sükun has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sükun?
Sükun 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.
What are other spellings of Sükun?
Other spellings: Sükûn, Şükun.
Famous people named Sükun?
Notable people named Sükun include Sükun Işıtan.
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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