Emina
Emina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Trustworthy, faithful; safe”.
| Meaning | Trustworthy, faithful; safe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Āmina / Amīna |
| Arabic spelling | أمينة |
| Pronunciation | EH-mee-nah |
| Arabic root | أ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — to be safe, to trust |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Emina
Emina is the Bosnian form of Amina, a name that recalls Āmina bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In the Balkans, Arabic names commonly take an e- vowel, and Emina became one of the classic Bosniak girls' names, celebrated in the well-known Mostar love poem 'Emina' by Aleksa Šantić, later a popular sevdalinka song.
Is Emina a Muslim name?
Yes. Emina is a Muslim name, the Bosnian spelling of Amina, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother.
Is Emina in the Quran?
The root ʾ-m-n is common in the Quran; a related word is 'a trustworthy messenger' (Quran 26:107).
Where is the name Emina used?
A classic name among Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sandžak and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emina mean?
Emina means 'Trustworthy, faithful; safe'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Āmina / Amīna.
Is Emina a Muslim name?
Yes. Emina is a Muslim name, the Bosnian spelling of Amina, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother.
How do you write Emina in Arabic?
Emina is written أمينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Emina?
Emina is pronounced EH-mee-nah.
Is Emina mentioned in the Quran?
The root ʾ-m-n is common in the Quran; a related word is 'a trustworthy messenger' (Quran 26:107).