Nermina

girlBosnian, from Persian narm

Nermina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Soft, gentle, tender”.

MeaningSoft, gentle, tender
GenderGirl
OriginBosnian, from Persian narm
PronunciationNER-mee-nah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Nermina

Nermina is the Bosnian feminine of Nermin, a name from Persian narm, 'soft, gentle', which came into the Balkans through Turkish. The Slavic feminine ending -a was added in Bosnia. It became popular among Bosniaks in the second half of the 20th century.

Is Nermina a Muslim name?

Nermina is of Persian rather than Arabic origin, but it is an established Muslim name among Bosniaks.

Where is the name Nermina used?

Common among Bosniak women.

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Spellings and variants of Nermina

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nermina mean?

Nermina means 'Soft, gentle, tender'. It comes from Bosnian, from Persian narm.

Is Nermina a Muslim name?

Nermina is of Persian rather than Arabic origin, but it is an established Muslim name among Bosniaks.

How do you pronounce Nermina?

Nermina is pronounced NER-mee-nah.

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