Amina
Amina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Safe, secure, at peace”.
| Meaning | Safe, secure, at peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | آمنة |
| Pronunciation | AA-mi-nah |
| Arabic root | أ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — to be safe, to trust |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Amina
Āmina was the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Āmina bint Wahb of the Banū Zuhra, who died when he was about six. The name means a woman who is safe and secure. It is borne by Queen Amina of Zazzau, the sixteenth-century Hausa warrior queen, and is one of the most used girls' names from West Africa to Bosnia.
Is Amina a Muslim name?
Yes. Amina is a classic Muslim name, honoured as the name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother, Āmina bint Wahb.
Where is the name Amina used?
Very common across the Muslim world, especially in Nigeria, Somalia, South Asia and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Amina
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Spellings and variants of Amina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amina mean?
Amina means 'Safe, secure, at peace'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Amina a Muslim name?
Yes. Amina is a classic Muslim name, honoured as the name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother, Āmina bint Wahb.
How do you write Amina in Arabic?
Amina is written آمنة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Amina?
Amina is pronounced AA-mi-nah.