Amana
Amana is a Muslim girl name meaning “Trust, trustworthiness, loyalty”.
| Meaning | Trust, trustworthiness, loyalty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أمانة |
| Pronunciation | ah-MAH-nah |
| Arabic root | أ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — to be safe, to trust |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Amana
Amana is the plain spelling of amāna, 'trust' or 'something entrusted'. Keeping trusts is stressed repeatedly in Islamic teaching, and the Prophet ﷺ was known before prophethood as al-Amīn, the trustworthy. The name is used in West and East Africa and in the diaspora.
Is Amana a Muslim name?
Yes. Amana is a Muslim name meaning 'trust', one of the central moral values in Islam.
Is Amana in the Quran?
'Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due' (Quran 4:58).
Where is the name Amana used?
Used in Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya and Muslim communities in the West.
Gifts with the name Amana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amana mean?
Amana means 'Trust, trustworthiness, loyalty'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Amana a Muslim name?
Yes. Amana is a Muslim name meaning 'trust', one of the central moral values in Islam.
How do you write Amana in Arabic?
Amana is written أمانة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Amana?
Amana is pronounced ah-MAH-nah.
Is Amana mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due' (Quran 4:58).