Girl name

Aminah name meaning

“safe, secure; trustworthy”

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/aminah/

Gender: ♀ Girl
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 3
Popularity: #90

Aminah is a feminine Arabic name meaning “safe, secure” or “trustworthy”, depending on the source form. The spelling can represent Āminah, meaning “safe, secure”, or Amīnah, meaning “trustworthy”. The form Āminah is also known as the name of Muhammad's mother, providing a further historical association.

What does Aminah mean?

Safe, secure; trustworthy

In Indonesian: aman, tenteram; dapat dipercaya

#Peace #Virtue

-ah

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 Aminah

Aminah can represent Arabic Āminah ‘safe, secure’ or Amīnah ‘trustworthy’. Āminah is also known as the name of Muhammad's mother.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	A · Am

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Aminah in Islam and the Quran

Aminah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (آمنة) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 112.

QS An-Nahl [16]: 112

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Aminah

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Aminah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Aminah as a first name

Aminah Najah

Interpretation
May success in achieving goals accompany a safe and peaceful life.
Meaning of each word
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Najah: achievement of a goal, success
Aminah Naila

Interpretation
May a person who achieves enjoy a safe and peaceful life.
Meaning of each word
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Naila: one who attains
Aminah Muniroh Rania

Interpretation
A picture of an attentive observer radiating light in peaceful surroundings.
Meaning of each word
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Muniroh: radiant, giving light
- Rania: one who gazes intently
Aminah Khairunnisa

Interpretation
May a woman of foremost excellence live safely and peacefully.
Meaning of each word
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Khairunnisa: the foremost of women
Aminah Rizka Karimah

Interpretation
May provisions accompany a generous person throughout a peaceful life.
Meaning of each word
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Rizka: sustenance, provision for life
- Karimah: noble, generous
Aminah Hasna

Interpretation
May a beautiful person enjoy a safe and peaceful life.
Meaning of each word
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
Aminah Syifa Fitriana

Interpretation
May healing bring peace and restore an original state of purity.
Meaning of each word
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Syifa: recovery from illness
- Fitriana: innate nature, original purity
Aminah Nurlita

Interpretation
May light accompany a life that remains safe and peaceful.
Meaning of each word
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Nurlita: light

Aminah as a middle name

Fitriyanti Aminah Mawaddah

Interpretation
May natural purity unite with peace, love, and warm affection.
Meaning of each word
- Fitriyanti: purity, natural disposition
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Mawaddah: love and affection
Fitria Aminah Rizka

Interpretation
May provisions accompany a life that is natural, safe, and peaceful.
Meaning of each word
- Fitria: relating to innate nature
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Rizka: sustenance, provision for life
Najah Aminah Isma

Interpretation
May success come with protection that brings safety and peace.
Meaning of each word
- Najah: achievement of a goal, success
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Isma: protection, safeguarding
Hikmah Aminah Izzah

Interpretation
May wisdom and deep understanding bring peace together with honor.
Meaning of each word
- Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Izzah: dignity, might, and honor
Zahra Aminah Nurhidayah

Interpretation
May a radiant person live peacefully in the light of true guidance.
Meaning of each word
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Nurhidayah: light of right guidance
Saadah Aminah Rafika

Interpretation
May a friendly female companion enjoy happiness, wellbeing, and peace.
Meaning of each word
- Saadah: happiness, well-being
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
- Rafika: female friend, kindly companion

Aminah as a last name

Nabilah Aminah

Interpretation
May a person of noble character enjoy a safe and peaceful life.
Meaning of each word
- Nabilah: noble, magnanimous
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
Raudatul Nafisah Aminah

Interpretation
A picture of a precious garden offering safety and peace.
Meaning of each word
- Raudatul: a garden or meadow
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
Salsa Aminah

Interpretation
A picture of a heavenly spring offering safety and peace.
Meaning of each word
- Salsa: spring in paradise
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
Fairuz Aminah

Interpretation
A picture of a turquoise gemstone in safe and peaceful surroundings.
Meaning of each word
- Fairuz: turquoise gemstone
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
Rahmania Dila Aminah

Interpretation
May compassion and fairness bring a life filled with peace.
Meaning of each word
- Rahmania: associated with compassion
- Dila: just, fair
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy
Rahmayani Aminah

Interpretation
May love and compassion bring both safety and lasting peace.
Meaning of each word
- Rahmayani: affection and mercy
- Aminah: safe, secure; trustworthy

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How to pronounce Aminah

Syllables	3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names
IPA	/aminah/
Arabic script	آمنة
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦲꦩꦶꦤꦃ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮃᮙᮤᮔᮂ

Is Aminah a girl’s name?

Yes, Aminah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 1% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 1%Girls 99% ♀

Aminah ranks #90 among girl names in our data sample (74 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Aminah

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Aminah

Aminah Cendrakasih · b. 1938
Aminah Banowati · b. 1922
Aminah Sjoekoer · b. 1901
Ratu Aminah Hidayat
Aminah
Aminah · b. 1969
Aminah · b. 1966
Aminah Ali Assegaf · b. 1957
Aminah Bahasoan · b. 1963
Aminah Haryati
Aminah Juwita
Aminah Laa · b. 1969

FAQ about the name Aminah

What is the meaning of Aminah?

Aminah means safe, secure; trustworthy. Aminah can represent Arabic Āminah ‘safe, secure’ or Amīnah ‘trustworthy’. Āminah is also known as the name of Muhammad's mother.

Is Aminah a girl’s name?

Yes, Aminah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 1% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Aminah?

Aminah is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Aminah in the Quran?

Aminah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (آمنة) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 112.

How many syllables does Aminah have?

Aminah has 3 syllables (A-mi-nah) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Aminah?

Aminah ranks #90 among girl names in our data sample (74 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Aminah?

Some ideas: Aminah Najah; Fitriyanti Aminah Mawaddah; Nabilah Aminah.

Famous people named Aminah?

Notable people named Aminah include Aminah Cendrakasih, Aminah Banowati, Aminah Sjoekoer.

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