Muslim girl name
Amina: name meaning
آمنة
“Safe, secure, trustworthy”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Aminah bint Wahb, the Prophet's mother. Also spelled Aminah.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Amina mean?
Amina (آمنة) means "Safe, secure, trustworthy". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Amina a Muslim name?
Yes. Amina is used by Muslims around the world. Aminah bint Wahb, the Prophet's mother. Also spelled Aminah.
Is Amina mentioned in the Qur'an?
Amina is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.