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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Trustworthy, faithful (from the Arabic root for security/trust, shared with 'amen')
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEE-nah
Amina is a girl's name of Arabic origin, pronounced ah-MEE-nah, that means trustworthy and faithful. It comes from the same Arabic root for security and trust that gives us 'amen.' The feel is classic and worldly, with a timeless quality that suits a name carried across many places and generations.
Meaning & Origin of Amina
Meaning: Trustworthy, faithful (from the Arabic root for security/trust, shared with 'amen').
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Amina
ah-MEE-nahIPA /ɑːˈmiːnə/
Popularity of Amina
Amina ranked #307 in the U.S. in 2024, with 1000 babies given the name. Its peak came in 2017, when it reached #271 with 1179 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Amina mean?
Trustworthy, faithful (from the Arabic root for security/trust, shared with ‘amen’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Amina?
Amina is pronounced ah-MEE-nah (IPA: /ɑːˈmiːnə/).
Is Amina a popular name right now?
Amina is near its all-time peak (#271 in 2017), ranked #307 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1943–2024.)
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