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Mu'Min

/MOO-min/

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Meaning

Believer

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู…ุคู…ู†
Urdu ู…ุคู…ู†
Persian ู…ุคู…ู†
Bengali เฆฎเง'เฆฎเฆฟเฆจ
Pashto ู…ุคู…ู†

Alternate Spellings

The name Mu'Min is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Believer', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Mu'Min comes from the same Arabic root '-m-n as Amin, meaning "believer." Al-Mu'min (The Giver of Faith) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, and Surah 40 is named for this word.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ุฃ-ู…-ู† (สพ-m-n, 'to believe, be secure'). Mu'min means 'believer.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Mu'min is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah ('the Grantor of Security'); mu'min is also the standard Quranic term for a believer, and Surah 40 is named 'Ghafir/Al-Mu'min.'

Quranic Connection

The believers are addressed throughout the Quran, notably opening Surah 23 (Al-Mu'minun).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, often as part of the compound name Abdul Mu'min.