Tranquility, peace, and serenity
Derived from the Arabic root s-k-n, meaning to dwell or be still. In Islamic tradition, it refers to a God-inspired peace or presence of spirit that descends upon a person during times of trial.
Less common today
Sakinah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,147 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for House of Cards
Great-granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad
