Yamina
Yamina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Blessed, fortunate”.
| Meaning | Blessed, fortunate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghreb |
| Arabic spelling | يمينة |
| Pronunciation | ya-MEE-nah |
| Arabic root | ي م ن (y-m-n) — blessing, right hand |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yamina
Yamina is a traditional Maghrebi name usually explained from yumn, blessing and good fortune, the root of yamīn, the right hand. It is often treated as a local form of Amīna as well. It was among the most common women's names in Algeria for generations.
Is Yamina a Muslim name?
Yes. Yamina is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'blessed', traditional in Algeria and Morocco.
Where is the name Yamina used?
Traditional in Algeria and Morocco.
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Spellings and variants of Yamina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yamina mean?
Yamina means 'Blessed, fortunate'. It comes from Arabic, Maghreb.
Is Yamina a Muslim name?
Yes. Yamina is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'blessed', traditional in Algeria and Morocco.
How do you write Yamina in Arabic?
Yamina is written يمينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yamina?
Yamina is pronounced ya-MEE-nah.