Amin

Pronunciation: [ ahm-EEN ]

Boy Name #1,640 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A name of deep Islamic honor meaning 'trustworthy'

Arabic Persian Turkish Swahili Muslim South Asian

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Meaning & Origin

"trustworthy, faithful, honest"

Origin: Arabic

Language: Arabic

"safe, secure"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-n

Language: Arabic

Things to Know About This Name

Associated with Idi Amin, former Ugandan dictator responsible for mass atrocities (1971-1979), though this association is less significant in Muslim communities globally than in Western contexts

The Story of Amin

Amin derives from the Arabic root a-m-n, meaning safety, trust, and faithfulness. It shares this root with 'amana' (trust) and 'iman' (faith). The word 'amin' is also the Arabic equivalent of 'Amen,' the affirmation of prayer used in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. As a name, it expresses a parent's hope that their child will be a person of integrity.

Amin has been a consistent name across Muslim-majority countries for centuries, from Morocco to Indonesia. It remains popular wherever Islam has spread, carried by the universal Islamic values of honesty and trustworthiness.

In Islamic culture, 'Al-Amin' (The Trustworthy) was one of the epithets given to the Prophet Muhammad before his revelation, making this name deeply honorable. In Swahili-speaking East Africa, the variant Amini is also widely used.

Fun Facts

Al-Amin (The Trustworthy) was a title given to Prophet Muhammad before he received divine revelation
The word 'Amen' in Jewish and Christian prayer shares the same Semitic root a-m-n

Amin in Other Languages

Urdu امین

Arabic أمين

Persian امین

Swahili Amini

Turkish Emin

Famous People Named Amin

Amin Joseph

Actor

1980

American actor known for his role as Jerome Saint in the FX series Snowfall

Amin Maalouf

Writer

1949

Lebanese-French novelist and essayist, 2011 Prince of Asturias Award winner, known for The Crusades Through Arab Eyes

Idi Amin

Politician

1925

Ugandan military dictator (1971-1979) whose brutal regime caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #1,640
Total SSA Count: 103
Cultural Origins: Arabic Persian Turkish Swahili Muslim South Asian
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Amir #95 Amiri #536 Amias #695 Amirion #2277 Amire #3000 Amilio #3625 Amiel #3643 Amiris #4171

Pairs Well With

Amin Ali Amin Hassan Amin Ibrahim Amin Khalid Amin Omar Amin Farrukh Amin Tariq

Sibling Names

Yasmin Layla Hassan Fatima Tariq Nour Sana

Similar Names

Emil Omer Omar Emile Ammon Aram Jamil Samir

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amin

What does the name Amin mean?

"trustworthy, faithful, honest" (from Arabic). "safe, secure" (from Arabic root a-m-n). Amin derives from the Arabic root a-m-n, meaning safety, trust, and faithfulness. It shares this root with 'amana' (trust) and 'iman' (faith). The word 'amin' is also the Arabic equivalent of 'Amen,' the affirmation of prayer used in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. As a name, it expresses a parent's hope that their child will be a person of integrity.

What is the origin of the name Amin?

Amin has Arabic, Arabic root a-m-n, Persian, Turkish, Swahili, Muslim, and South Asian origins. In Arabic, it means "trustworthy, faithful, honest". In Arabic root a-m-n, it means "safe, secure".

Is Amin a boy or girl name?

Amin is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Amin?

Amin is pronounced ahm-EEN.

How popular is the name Amin?

Amin is currently ranked #1640 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are good middle names for Amin?

Popular middle name pairings include Amin Ali, Amin Hassan, Amin Ibrahim, Amin Khalid, Amin Omar, Amin Farrukh, and Amin Tariq.

What are good sibling names for Amin?

Names that pair well with Amin as siblings include Yasmin, Layla, Hassan, Fatima, Tariq, Nour, and Sana.

How many syllables does Amin have?

Amin has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Amin a common or rare name?

Amin is an uncommon name, ranked #1640 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Amin

Amin is a boy name with Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Swahili, Muslim, and South Asian origins . The name means "trustworthy, faithful, honest" in Arabic .

Amin is currently ranked #1,640 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Amin has 2 syllables and is pronounced ahm-EEN, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Alternative spellings of Amin include Amir, Amiri, Amias, Amirion, Amire . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.