Girl name · Arabic
Amina
“trustworthy, faithful, secure”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Amina.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Amina — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Amina is the feminine of amin, trustworthy, from the same root as iman and amen — the sense is of someone in whom things can safely be placed. Amina bint Wahb was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, which makes it one of the most widely given names in the Muslim world.
Amina of Zazzau, the sixteenth-century Hausa warrior queen, gives it a separate and much less gentle association in Nigeria. It sits just outside the US top 1000 and is climbing.
Mina is the short form and a name in its own right. Three syllables want one or two (Amina Zara, Amina Rose). On our vibe map it is Soft & Dreamy with Heirloom depth.
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All Arabic names →Amina — common questions
Is Amina a boy or girl name?
Amina is traditionally a girl name of Arabic origin.
What does the name Amina mean?
Amina means “trustworthy, faithful, secure” of Arabic origin. Amina is the feminine of amin, trustworthy, from the same root as iman and amen — the sense is of someone in whom things can safely be placed. Amina bint Wahb was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, which makes it one of the most widely given names in the Muslim world.
Where does the name Amina come from?
Amina is Arabic in origin. Amina of Zazzau, the sixteenth-century Hausa warrior queen, gives it a separate and much less gentle association in Nigeria. It sits just outside the US top 1000 and is climbing.
What are common nicknames for Amina?
Ami and Mina — the short-forms parents most often use for Amina.
How popular is Amina?
Amina did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Amina you might want for the nursery.