أمان

Aman

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Aman is a Muslim boy name meaning “Safety, protection, peace”.

MeaningSafety, protection, peace
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingأمان
Pronunciationah-MAHN
Arabic rootأ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — to be safe, to trust
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aman

Aman comes from the Arabic amān, 'security' or 'safe-conduct', and is also an everyday word in Urdu, Persian and Turkish for safety and peace. In South Asia it is mostly a boy's name; Aman is also used by Sikh and Hindu families there because the word passed into Hindi and Punjabi. The Arabic root is the same as that of īmān (faith).

Is Aman a Muslim name?

Yes. Aman is of Arabic origin and is used by Muslim families as a name meaning 'safety' and 'peace'. In South Asia it is also used outside the Muslim community.

Is Aman in the Quran?

The root appears in Surah Quraysh: 'and made them safe from fear' (Quran 106:4).

Where is the name Aman used?

Common in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Central Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Aman

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aman mean?

Aman means 'Safety, protection, peace'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Aman a Muslim name?

Yes. Aman is of Arabic origin and is used by Muslim families as a name meaning 'safety' and 'peace'. In South Asia it is also used outside the Muslim community.

How do you write Aman in Arabic?

Aman is written أمان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aman?

Aman is pronounced ah-MAHN.

Is Aman mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in Surah Quraysh: 'and made them safe from fear' (Quran 106:4).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.