Boy name
Jamin name meaning
“right hand; good fortune”
Jamin is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic yamīn, meaning right hand. In this interpretation, the right hand also symbolizes good fortune, giving the name both its literal meaning and an associated symbolic meaning. Djamin is an older spelling of the same name.
What does Jamin mean?
Right hand; good fortune
In Indonesian: tangan kanan; keberuntungan
Origin and cultural usage of Jamin
Djamin is an older spelling of Jamin. It may be linked to Arabic yamīn, 'right hand', which also symbolizes good fortune.
Jamin in Islam and the Quran
Jamin does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (اليمين) does, for example in QS As-Saffat [37]: 28 and QS Qaf [50]: 17.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Jamin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒamin/ |
| Arabic script | يمين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦩꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮙᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Jamin a boy’s name?
Yes, Jamin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jamin ranks #2,859 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jamin
Famous people named Jamin
- Jamin Ginting · b. 1921
- M. Jamin Idham
- H.M. Jamin Idham
- Jamin Bin H.Acing · b. 1968
- Jamin Habid · b. 1953
FAQ about the name Jamin
What is the meaning of Jamin?
Jamin means right hand; good fortune. Djamin is an older spelling of Jamin. It may be linked to Arabic yamīn, 'right hand', which also symbolizes good fortune.
Is Jamin a boy’s name?
Yes, Jamin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
Is the name Jamin in the Quran?
Jamin does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (اليمين) does, for example in QS As-Saffat [37]: 28 and QS Qaf [50]: 17.
How many syllables does Jamin have?
Jamin has 2 syllables (Ja-min) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jamin?
Jamin ranks #2,859 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jamin?
Other spellings: Djamin.
Famous people named Jamin?
Notable people named Jamin include Jamin Ginting, M. Jamin Idham, H.M. Jamin Idham.
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