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Amina

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Meaning

Trustworthy

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic أمينة
Urdu آمنہ
Persian آمنه
Turkish Emine
Bengali আমিনা
Indonesian Aminah
Pashto امينه
Capturing elegance and depth, Amina stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Trustworthy', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Amina, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Amina comes from the same Arabic root '-m-n as Amin, meaning "trustworthy." Aminah bint Wahb was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root أ-م-ن (ʾ-m-n, 'to be trustworthy, secure'). Amina means 'trustworthy, safe.'

Islamic Significance

The name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother, Aminah bint Wahb of the Banu Zuhrah clan of Quraysh.

Notable Historical Usage

Aminah died at al-Abwa, between Mecca and Medina, when Muhammad was about six years old; he was then raised by his grandfather Abd al-Muttalib and his uncle Abu Talib.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.