Amaanah
Amaanah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Trust, something held in trust”.
| Meaning | Trust, something held in trust |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أمانة |
| Pronunciation | ah-MAA-nah |
| Arabic root | أ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — to be safe, to trust |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Amaanah
Amānah is the Arabic word for a trust or something entrusted, and for the quality of trustworthiness. In Islamic thought it refers to the moral responsibility given to human beings. As a girl's name it expresses a hope that she will be reliable and faithful. The spelling Amaanah with a final -h is common in Britain and South Africa.
Is Amaanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Amaanah is a Muslim name meaning 'trust', a key Islamic virtue. It comes from the same root as īmān (faith).
Is Amaanah in the Quran?
The word appears in the verse: 'Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains' (Quran 33:72).
Where is the name Amaanah used?
Used in the Muslim diaspora, especially in Britain and South Africa.
Gifts with the name Amaanah
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Spellings and variants of Amaanah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amaanah mean?
Amaanah means 'Trust, something held in trust'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Amaanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Amaanah is a Muslim name meaning 'trust', a key Islamic virtue. It comes from the same root as īmān (faith).
How do you write Amaanah in Arabic?
Amaanah is written أمانة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Amaanah?
Amaanah is pronounced ah-MAA-nah.
Is Amaanah mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the verse: 'Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains' (Quran 33:72).