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أمين

Emin

boyTurkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Amīn

Emin is a Muslim boy name meaning “Trustworthy, faithful”.

MeaningTrustworthy, faithful
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Amīn
Arabic spellingأمين
Pronunciationeh-MEEN
Arabic rootأ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — to be safe, to trust
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Emin

Emin is the Turkish, Bosnian and Azerbaijani form of the Arabic Amīn, meaning trustworthy or reliable. Al-Amīn, 'the trustworthy one', was the title the people of Makkah gave the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ before his prophethood. The name is common among Turks, Bosniaks, Albanians and Azerbaijanis.

Is Emin a Muslim name?

Yes. Emin is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Balkan form of Amīn, 'trustworthy', a quality associated with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Emin in the Quran?

The word amīn is used in the Quran by several prophets: 'Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger' (Quran 26:107).

Where is the name Emin used?

Widely used in Turkey, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Azerbaijan.

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Spellings and variants of Emin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emin mean?

Emin means 'Trustworthy, faithful'. It comes from Turkish / Bosnian form of Arabic Amīn.

Is Emin a Muslim name?

Yes. Emin is a Muslim name, the Turkish and Balkan form of Amīn, 'trustworthy', a quality associated with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

How do you write Emin in Arabic?

Emin is written أمين in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Emin?

Emin is pronounced eh-MEEN.

Is Emin mentioned in the Quran?

The word amīn is used in the Quran by several prophets: 'Indeed, I am to you a trustworthy messenger' (Quran 26:107).

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