Momin
Momin is a Muslim boy name meaning “Believer, man of faith”.
| Meaning | Believer, man of faith |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مؤمن |
| Pronunciation | MOH-min |
| Arabic root | أ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — to believe, to be safe |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Momin
Momin represents the Arabic muʾmin, the active participle of āmana, to believe. A muʾmin is a person who has īmān, faith, and in the Quran the word is the standard term for a believer. The root ʾ-m-n joins the ideas of belief, safety and trust: amn is security, amāna is a trust held for someone, and amīn is a trustworthy person. The name therefore suggests not only a man of faith but someone others can rely on and feel safe with. Al-Muʾmin, with the article, is among the names of God, usually translated the Granter of Security.
Momin is the usual spelling in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, where the hamza is not pronounced and the name sounds like MOH-min. Egyptians tend to write Moamen or Momen, and careful transliterations use Muʾmin. In South Asia the name became widely known through Momin Khan Momin, the nineteenth-century Delhi poet who was a contemporary of Ghalib and wrote in Urdu and Persian. Families who want to point directly to the divine name sometimes choose Abdul Momin, 'servant of the Granter of Security'.
Famous people named Momin
- Momin Khan Momin — nineteenth-century Urdu poet of Delhi, a contemporary of Ghalib
Is Momin a Muslim name?
Yes. Momin means 'believer' and is a thoroughly Islamic name used by Muslims, especially in South Asia.
Is Momin in the Quran?
The Quran opens Surah al-Muʾminun with 'Successful indeed are the believers (al-muʾminūn)' (Quran 23:1).
Where is the name Momin used?
Common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh; in Egypt it is usually spelled Moamen.
Gifts with the name Momin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Momin mean?
Momin means 'Believer, man of faith'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Momin a Muslim name?
Yes. Momin means 'believer' and is a thoroughly Islamic name used by Muslims, especially in South Asia.
How do you write Momin in Arabic?
Momin is written مؤمن in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Momin?
Momin is pronounced MOH-min.
Is Momin mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran opens Surah al-Muʾminun with 'Successful indeed are the believers (al-muʾminūn)' (Quran 23:1).
Is it allowed to name a child Momin if Al-Mumin is a name of Allah?
Yes. Without the article, momin simply means a believer, the Quranic word for a person of faith, and it has long been used as a name; Abdul Momin is also common.
What is the female version of Momin?
The feminine form is Muʾmina, usually written Momina in Pakistan, meaning a believing woman.