Amina means “trustworthy, safe”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Amina is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Amina mean?
Literal meaning
Amina is a girl's name used in Uzbek, Bashkir, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Tatar. It means “trustworthy, safe”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad
Amina in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Amina mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Әмина and Amina (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “trustworthy, faithful”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Amina mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Амина and Amina (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “trustworthy”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Amina mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Amina and Амина (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “trustworthy, safe” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Amina mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Әминә and Amina (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “trustworthy, faithful”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Amina mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Amina (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “trustworthy, faithful”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Amina come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Amina?
Amina is used as a given name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Amina across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ӘминаCyrillic | Girl | “trustworthy, faithful” | Editorial |
| Kyrgyz | АминаCyrillic | Girl | “trustworthy” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | AminaLatin | Girl | same as above: “trustworthy, safe” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ӘминәCyrillic | Girl | “trustworthy, faithful” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | AminaLatin, romanized | Girl | “trustworthy, faithful” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Amina
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Әмина | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Amina | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Амина | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Amina | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Amina | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Амина | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Әминә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Amina | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Amina | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Amina
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Amina rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ImanbaiBoy“belief in God, faith + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
- ManzuraGirl“looked upon with favour”same language (kazakh, uzbek)
- OmurkanUnisex“lord of life”same language (kyrgyz)
- BaizhigitBoy“rich young man”same language (kazakh)
- NasretdinBoy“victory of the faith”same language (tatar)
- ShozheBoy“chicken”same language (kazakh)
- ShahzodBoy“prince”same language (uzbek)
- MashkhurBoy“famous, renowned”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Amina
What does the name Amina mean?
Amina means “trustworthy, safe”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Amina a girl's or a boy's name?
Amina is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls; Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Amina come from?
Amina is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Amina?
Amina is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Amina spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Әмина (Cyrillic), Амина (Cyrillic), Amina (Latin), Әминә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Amina have?
Amina has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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