Emine

Syllable breakdown

Name meaning and origin

Origin

Crimean Tatar (Crimea/Ukraine)

Meaning

a beloved Crimean Tatar feminine name of Arabic origin derived from Amina or Aminah, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother, carrying meanings of trustworthy, faithful, and secure; in Crimean Tatar culture the name has been in continuous use for centuries and is one of the most traditional and culturally resonant names available to Crimean Tatar girls, connecting bearers to the Islamic heritage that has been central to Crimean Tatar identity since the conversion of the Golden Horde in the fourteenth century; Emine is also a common name in Turkey and Azerbaijani communities, reflecting the broader Turkic cultural connections of the Crimean Tatars; the name Emine gained international prominence through Emine Erdogan, and in Crimean Tatar usage it remains a powerful symbol of cultural continuity in the face of the displacement and persecution the community has endured under Soviet and Russian rule

Gender

female