Girl
Arabic
3 syllables
Amina
ah-MEE-nah
/əˈmiː.nə/
"Trustworthy and peaceful" — the name of the Prophet's mother, radiating honor across the Islamic world
Amina derives from the Arabic root amn meaning safety, trust, or faithfulness. It is one of the most important names in Islamic tradition as it was the name of Aminah bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. The name is widely used across the Arab world, East and West Africa, and South Asia, and has been gaining ground in Western countries.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesA · mi · na
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Root WordAmn
MeaningTrustworthy, faithful, peaceful
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2010
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayOctober 10
Nicknames
AmiMinaAminNina
About the Name Amina
Amina means trustworthy, faithful, or peaceful in Arabic, from the root amn meaning safety and trust.
Amina comes from Arabic and is deeply significant in Islamic tradition as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother. It is used across the Arab world, Africa, and South Asia.
Amina is popular across Muslim-majority countries and rising in Western countries. It ranks in the US top 300 and is very common in North Africa, West Africa, and the Arab world.
Amina Fatima, Amina Nour, and Amina Zara are harmonious combinations that honor the name's Arabic heritage.
Aminas are often described as trustworthy, warm, and steadfast — a name that embodies the values of faith, peace, and reliability.
Common spellings include Amina and Aminah. The double-H ending (Aminah) is more traditional in Arabic contexts. Both are widely recognized.
Personality of Amina
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amina
Creativity
74%
Elegance
84%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
80%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Amina
A
Aminah bint Wahb
Mother of the Prophet Muhammad, a figure of profound reverence in Islam
A
Amina of Zazzau
16th-century Nigerian warrior queen and ruler of the Hausa city-state Zaria
A
Amina Wadud
American Islamic studies scholar and activist
Middle Names for Amina
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amina
Amina Fatima
Amina Nour
Amina Zara
Amina Sofia
Amina Grace
Amina Yasmin
Amina Hana
Amina Layla
Amina Salma
Amina Maryam
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History of Amina
570
Aminah bint Wahb gives birth to Muhammad; her name becomes eternally honored
800
Amina spreads throughout the expanding Islamic world
1600
Queen Amina of Zazzau rules and expands the Hausa kingdom of Zaria
2010
Amina rises in the US top 300 as Islamic names gain broader cultural recognition
Numerology & Symbolism of Amina
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Emerald Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🌸
Lucky Flower
Jasmine
Amina Around the World
How Amina is written in different languages and scripts
أمينة
Arabic
アミナ
Japanese
Амина
Russian
아미나
Korean
阿米娜
Chinese
Αμίνα
Greek
अमीना
Hindi
אַמִינָה
Hebrew
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