Minna
Minna is a Muslim girl name meaning “Favour, gift, blessing”.
| Meaning | Favour, gift, blessing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | منة |
| Pronunciation | MIN-nah |
| Arabic root | م ن ن (m-n-n) — to bestow a favour |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Minna
Minna is a spelling of the Arabic minna, a favour or blessing granted out of generosity. It is especially popular in Egypt, often as Menna or in compounds such as Mennatullah, 'God's gift'. The same root gives al-Mannān, 'the Bestower of favours', as a description of God. Minna is also an unrelated Finnish and German name, which makes it easy to use in the West.
Is Minna a Muslim name?
Yes. Minna is an Arabic name meaning 'favour' or 'blessing', and is used by Muslim families, especially in Egypt.
Is Minna in the Quran?
The root appears in 'God has certainly conferred a favour (manna) upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger' (Quran 3:164).
Where is the name Minna used?
Very popular in Egypt (as Menna) and used across the Arab world and diaspora.
Gifts with the name Minna
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Minna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Minna mean?
Minna means 'Favour, gift, blessing'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Minna a Muslim name?
Yes. Minna is an Arabic name meaning 'favour' or 'blessing', and is used by Muslim families, especially in Egypt.
How do you write Minna in Arabic?
Minna is written منة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Minna?
Minna is pronounced MIN-nah.
Is Minna mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'God has certainly conferred a favour (manna) upon the believers when He sent among them a Messenger' (Quran 3:164).