Girl name
Zekine name meaning
“Tranquillity, inner peace, ease of mind”
Zekine means “tranquillity, inner peace, ease of mind” and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. It is a form of Sekine, from Arabic sakīna, meaning tranquillity. The surface of water settling after the wind has dropped gives a concrete image of the name's meaning.
What does Zekine mean?
Tranquillity, inner peace, ease of mind
In Turkish: Dinginlik, huzur, gönül rahatlığı
Zekine brings together tranquillity, inner peace and ease of mind, giving the name a calm emotional register. A form of Sekine, it shares that name’s Arabic root, sakīna, and its connected senses of peacefulness and reassurance within Turkish naming.
Origin of the name Zekine
In his Türk Dili article “Türk Kişi Adlarının Dil ve Tarih Açısından Önemi,” Tuncer Gülensoy derives Zekine from Arabic sakīna, through the name Sekine. This explanation gives the name the senses of tranquillity and inner peace; Nordic Names likewise treats Zekine as a form of Sekine.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Zekine in the Quran? | Its source word does · السكينة · 48:4Zekine is a variant of Sekine, from the Quranic word for tranquillity; the form Zekine does not occur in the text. |
| Starts with | Z · Ze |
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How to pronounce Zekine
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zekine/ |
Is Zekine a girl’s name?
Yes, Zekine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zekine 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 Zekine
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 Zekine
- Zekine Sevim · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Zekine
What is the meaning of Zekine?
Zekine means “Tranquillity, inner peace, ease of mind”. In his Türk Dili article “Türk Kişi Adlarının Dil ve Tarih Açısından Önemi,” Tuncer Gülensoy derives Zekine from Arabic sakīna, through the name Sekine. This explanation gives the name the senses of tranquillity and inner peace; Nordic Names likewise treats Zekine as a form of Sekine.
Is Zekine a girl’s name?
Yes, Zekine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zekine in the Quran?
Its source word does. Zekine is a variant of Sekine, from the Quranic word for tranquillity; the form Zekine does not occur in the text. (e.g.: 48:4)
What is the origin of the name Zekine?
Zekine is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zekine have?
Zekine has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zekine?
Zekine 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 Zekine?
Notable people named Zekine include Zekine Sevim.
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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