Girl name
Amina name meaning
“trustworthy; safe and secure”
Amina is a feminine name commonly linked to two Arabic forms: Amīnah, meaning trustworthy, and Āminah, meaning safe and secure. These are distinct names in their source language. Both can be written Amina in Latin letters, allowing the same spelling to carry either meaning.
What does Amina mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Amina
May represent Arabic Amīnah, trustworthy, or Āminah, safe and secure. Both distinct forms can be written Amina in Latin letters.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Amina in Islam and the Quran
Amina does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (آمنة) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 112. This word describes a secure town.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Amina
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Amina, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Amina: trustworthy; safe and secure
- Laeli: night or associated with night
- Khoriyah: good; virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Amina: trustworthy; safe and secure
- Khoiriyah: good, benevolent
- Rania: one who gazes intently
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Amina Munawarah
Meaning of each word
- Amina: trustworthy; safe and secure
- Munawarah: illuminated, lit with light
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Meaning of each word
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Amina: trustworthy; safe and secure
- Farah: joy, gladness
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Amina Saidah
Meaning of each word
- Amina: trustworthy; safe and secure
- Saidah: happy, fortunate
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Meaning of each word
- Amina: trustworthy; safe and secure
- Sarah: princess, noblewoman
- Hidayah: guidance toward the right path
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How to pronounce Amina
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /amina/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩꦶꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙᮤᮔ |
Is Amina a girl’s name?
Yes, Amina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Amina ranks #1,387 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 Amina
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 Amina
- Amina La Ade · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Amina
What is the meaning of Amina?
Amina means trustworthy; safe and secure. May represent Arabic Amīnah, trustworthy, or Āminah, safe and secure. Both distinct forms can be written Amina in Latin letters.
Is Amina a girl’s name?
Yes, Amina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Amina?
Amina is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Amina in the Quran?
Amina does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (آمنة) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 112. This word describes a secure town.
How many syllables does Amina have?
Amina has 3 syllables (A-mi-na) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Amina?
Amina ranks #1,387 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 Amina?
Some ideas: Amina Laeli Khoriyah; Amina Khoiriyah Rania; Amina Munawarah.
Famous people named Amina?
Notable people named Amina include Amina La Ade.
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