Amanah
Amanah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Trust, trustworthiness”.
| Meaning | Trust, trustworthiness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أمانة |
| Pronunciation | a-MAA-nah |
| Arabic root | أ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — safety, trust, faith |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Amanah
Amanah (Amāna) means a trust, something placed in one's care, as well as trustworthiness itself. Before his prophethood, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known in Makkah as al-Amīn, the trustworthy, from the same root. As a girl's name it is used in Malaysia, the Gulf and among English-speaking Muslims.
Is Amanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Amanah is a Muslim name meaning trust, a key moral idea in Islam.
Is Amanah in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains' (Quran 33:72).
Where is the name Amanah used?
Used in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Gulf and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Amanah
- Amanah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Amanah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amanah mean?
Amanah means 'Trust, trustworthiness'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Amanah a Muslim name?
Yes. Amanah is a Muslim name meaning trust, a key moral idea in Islam.
How do you write Amanah in Arabic?
Amanah is written أمانة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Amanah?
Amanah is pronounced a-MAA-nah.
Is Amanah mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains' (Quran 33:72).