Girl name
Amanah name meaning
“a trust to be upheld”
Amanah is a feminine name meaning a trust to be upheld. It comes from Arabic amānah, a word for trust or an entrusted responsibility. The name passed through Malay and Indonesian usage, retaining the sense of something entrusted to another's care.
What does Amanah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Amanah
From Arabic amānah, a trust or entrusted responsibility, transmitted through Malay and Indonesian usage.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Amanah in Islam and the Quran
Amanah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الأمانة) does, for example in QS Al-Ahzab [33]: 72.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Amanah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Amanah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Amanah: a trust to be upheld
- Imanda: faith; belief
- Safa: purity and clarity
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Meaning of each word
- Amanah: a trust to be upheld
- Hidayah: guidance toward the right path
- Safa: purity and clarity
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Amanah Rohilah
Meaning of each word
- Amanah: a trust to be upheld
- Rohilah: traveller; woman who journeys
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Meaning of each word
- Fitriya: natural, relating to innate nature
- Amanah: a trust to be upheld
- Rahma: compassion, mercy
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Amanah Fatima
Meaning of each word
- Amanah: a trust to be upheld
- Fatima: one who weans a child
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Meaning of each word
- Amanah: a trust to be upheld
- Fauziana: success, victory
- Khaira: good or possessing excellence
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How to pronounce Amanah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amanah/ |
| Arabic script | أمانة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩꦤꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙᮔᮂ |
Is Amanah a girl’s name?
Yes, Amanah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Amanah ranks #1,385 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Amanah
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Amanda♀Worthy of being loved
- Amaliah♀Relating to deeds or practice
- Arafah♂♀Name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Anah♀
- Amirah♀Princess, female ruler
- Amina♀Trustworthy
- Amah♀Female servant
- Amala♀Pure, without stain
- Amanta♂♀
- Asnah♀More exalted, more radiant
- Amara♀Immortal, undying
Names with related meanings
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Sulastri♀Good woman
- Susilawati♀Woman of good conduct
- Prima♂♀Excellent, of very high quality
- Fadillah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Susilowati♀Woman of good character
- Mulya♂♀Noble, honored, highly valued
- Paramita♀Perfection of virtue
- Fadilah♂♀Virtue, moral excellence
- Winata♂♀Humble, well-mannered
- Wiguna♂♀Useful, possessing ability
Famous people named Amanah
- Binti Amanah · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Amanah
What is the meaning of Amanah?
Amanah means a trust to be upheld. From Arabic amānah, a trust or entrusted responsibility, transmitted through Malay and Indonesian usage.
Is Amanah a girl’s name?
Yes, Amanah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Amanah?
Amanah is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Amanah in the Quran?
Amanah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الأمانة) does, for example in QS Al-Ahzab [33]: 72.
How many syllables does Amanah have?
Amanah has 3 syllables (A-ma-nah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Amanah?
Amanah ranks #1,385 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Amanah?
Some ideas: Amanah Imanda Safa; Amanah Hidayah Safa; Amanah Rohilah.
Famous people named Amanah?
Notable people named Amanah include Binti Amanah.
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