Timeless beloved classic
Arabic Female name
أَمِينَة
Trustworthy, faithful
The name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother, a name of trust, honour, and enduring love.
At a glance
Amina is an Arabic girl name meaning trustworthy, faithful. It works best for parents who want a prophetic-heritage name name that feels universally recognised across all muslim communities while still being easy to say. It also carries prophetic connection context.
Review levelHigh confidence
Origin readArabic
Name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother Āmina bint Wahb. Universally accepted and highly recommended. In plain terms, Amina is presented here as an Arabic name connected with trustworthy, faithful.
Meaning overview
The essential meaning first, then the emotional and cultural texture that gives the name its character.
Trustworthy, faithful
A woman who inspires complete confidence, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother
A name of deep trust, gentle strength, and the unparalleled honour of being the Prophet's ﷺ mother's name.
Meaning in depth
The literal sense, contextual reading, and emotional associations attached to Amina.
Name story
A fuller reading of how the meaning, tone, and identity of the name come together.
Amina (Amīna) is the feminine form of Ameen, from the root ʾ-m-n (أمن), trust and security. It means the trustworthy woman. Āmina bint Wahb was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, making this name among the most honoured in all of Islamic history.
Parent lens
A decision-oriented view of the name: what it signals, how it feels, and why it appeals.
Parents choose Amina to honour the Prophet's ﷺ mother and to give their daughter a name that speaks of integrity, trust, and the highest prophetic connection.
A name of deep trust, gentle strength, and the unparalleled honour of being the Prophet's ﷺ mother's name.
Islamic Insight
Name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother. One of the most recommended names in Islamic tradition.
Name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother. One of the most recommended names in Islamic tradition.
Details
Origin, pronunciation, profile, variants, and relationship signals presented in compact reference form.
Amina has 3 syllables.
Most English speakers should find it approachable.
Timeless beloved classic
One of the most consistently chosen Islamic girl names globally across all Muslim cultures.
Prophetic-heritage name
Aamina, Aminah
Sadiqa, Wafiyya
Prophetic Heritage Names, Trust Names
Aamina, Khadijah, Fatima
Continue exploring
Move through meaning, sound, origin, feeling, and editor-selected alternatives without falling into another plain list.
Names that stay near trust, trust, honesty, prophetic-connection, and the emotional center of Amina.
Names with a prophetic-heritage name presence, chosen for mood rather than metadata.
Move from Amina into Arabic naming rooms, nearby cultures, and older linguistic echoes.
A sound-led room for readers who like the shape of the name before they compare meanings.
Names to try if Amina feels close, but not final.
Reading journey
If this name resonates
These are emotional recommendations, not database duplicates. Each one gives a reason to continue.
ArabicFatimaA arabic name with One who abstains.
TurkicEsraKeeps the prophetic-heritage name feeling but changes the sound.
ArabicAfnanA strong next stop from the trust room.
ArabicAymanA calmer alternative with a familiar editorial shape.
GreekAlexaA greek name with Defender of the people.
GreekAlexandraKeeps the prophetic-heritage name feeling but changes the sound.
GreekAlyssaA strong next stop from the trust room.
ArabicAmeenA calmer alternative with a familiar editorial shape.
Amina feels
Names carry atmosphere. These chips describe the impression Amina leaves behind.
Name family
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A curated story path where Amina naturally belongs.
A curated story path where Amina naturally belongs.
A curated story path where Amina naturally belongs.
A curated story path where Amina naturally belongs.
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Community discovery
Mood board
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Questions people ask
Amina means trustworthy and faithful, the feminine form of Ameen, from the Arabic root ʾ-m-n (trust and security).
Yes. Āmina bint Wahb was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, making this one of the most honoured names in Islamic tradition.
Amina is pronounced a-MEE-na, with three syllables.
Yes. Amina and Aamina are two transliterations of the same Arabic name أَمِينَة. Both are in common use and refer to the same name.
Editorial spotlight
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