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Sekinat
/seh-kee-NAHT/
Yoruba
· a girl’s name
“Tranquillity, peace, calm, or serenity.”
How to say it
seh-kee-NAHT
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Benin
How common
uncommon
From the same family
01
Adetutu
“The crown is cool, calm, or peaceful.”
Yoruba
female
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02
Aiyetoro
“The world is peaceful.”
Yoruba
any
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03
Alafia
“Peace and a life of well-being”
Yoruba
any
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04
Sinmiloluwa
“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”
Yoruba
female
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05
Sinmisola
“Rest in wealth and honour; a loving wish for peace and prosperity”
Yoruba
female
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