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/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

01Adetutu“The crown is cool, calm, or peaceful.”Yorubafemale→︎02Aiyetoro“The world is peaceful.”Yorubaany→︎03Alafia“Peace and a life of well-being”Yorubaany→︎04Sinmiloluwa“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”Yorubafemale→︎05Sinmisola“Rest in wealth and honour; a loving wish for peace and prosperity”Yorubafemale→︎