More details about the name “Amina”
Arabic girl names like Amina meaning trustworthy or honest. This name is derived from the root a-m-n which relates to safety and trust. It has significant historical and cultural value especially in Islamic tradition as Amina bint Wahb was the mother of Prophet Muhammad. This name is linked to strength and empowerment through figures like Queen Amina of Zaria a legendary 16th-century warrior queen from Nigeria.
It is popular worldwide, particularly in Muslim-majority countries Africa and multicultural communities in Europe and North America. Variations of this name such as Ameena, Amna or Aminah are associated with qualities of dependability and loyalty.
This name is elegant, simple and widely respected making it a modern choice with rich cultural importance. There are many beautiful and meaningful choices available for girl names that start with A. It appears in movies, TV shows and songs representing strong, responsible or faithful characters. In recent years, it has ranked in the top 300 baby names for girls in the U.S.
Source: Social Security Administration, Girl Names Data