Amina

Syllable breakdown

Name meaning and origin

Origin

Swahili (East Africa)

Meaning

a widely used Swahili and broader Islamic feminine name meaning trustworthy, faithful, honest, and safe — from the Arabic root amana meaning security, trust, and the quality of reliability that makes a person someone in whom others can place their confidence; the name is borne with particular reverence because it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother — Amina bint Wahb — making it one of the most beloved names in the entire Islamic world; in Swahili-speaking communities Amina combines this Islamic heritage with the Swahili pronunciation and cultural context of the East African coast, where it has been in use since the early centuries of Islam's arrival via Indian Ocean trade routes; the slug distinguishes this Swahili-context entry from other Amina entries

Gender

female

Also spelled

Aminah, Ameena