Sekine means “quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Sekine is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sekine mean?
(1) شۈك، مۇلايىم، (2) ئىستىقامەت قىلغۇچى؛ خاتىرجەم، تىنچLiteral meaning
Sekine (سەكىنە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Sekine in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Sekine mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەكىنە, Sekine (ULY transliteration), سىكىنەم, Sikine, سىكىنە, Sikinigül, سىكىنىگۈل, Sikinixan, سىكىنىخان and Sikinem. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Sekine mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Səkinə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Sekine come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Sekine?
Sekine is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sekine across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەكىنەArabic script سىكىنەمArabic script, variant SikineLatin, variant سىكىنەArabic script, variant SikinigülLatin, variant سىكىنىگۈلArabic script, variant SikinixanLatin, variant سىكىنىخانArabic script, variant SikinemLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | SəkinəLatin | Girl | same as above: “quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Sekine
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| سەكىنە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Sekine[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| سىكىنەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sikine[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سىكىنە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sikinigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سىكىنىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sikinixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سىكىنىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sikinem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Səkinə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Sekine
Sibling names for Sekine
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sekine rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “stubble field”same language (uyghur)
- “all, everything”same language (uyghur)
- ZeytunnurGirl“Zeytun with the epithet nur”same language (uyghur)
- “way, plan; strategist”same language (uyghur)
- ƏflatunBoy“pale violet”same language (azerbaijani)
- QehrimanBoy“brave, courageous, bold”same language (uyghur)
- BeshirBoy“bringer of good news”same language (uyghur)
- DilsareGirl“glad-hearted, cheerful”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sekine
What does the name Sekine mean?
Sekine means “quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Sekine a girl's or a boy's name?
Sekine is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Sekine come from?
Sekine is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sekine?
Sekine is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Sekine spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سەكىنە (Arabic script), سىكىنەم (Arabic script), Sikine (Latin), سىكىنە (Arabic script), Sikinigül (Latin), سىكىنىگۈل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sekine have?
Sekine has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (1) شۈك، مۇلايىم، (2) ئىستىقامەت قىلغۇچى؛ خاتىرجەم، تىنچ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+10 more)
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