أَمِينَة
ʔamīnafeminine
The English name Amina can be translated into Arabic as أَمِينَة (ʔamīna) or آمِنَة.
Meaning: Translations (name)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| أَمِينَة | ʔamīna | feminine |
| آمِنَة | ʔāmina | feminine |
In Arabic, these two forms represent different names and meanings despite their similar sounds.
Which one should you use?
The form أَمِينَة (Amīna) means 'trustworthy' or 'honest', whereas آمِنَة (Āmina) means 'secure' or 'peaceful'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
ʔamīna
Did you know?
- Because أَمِينَة comes from the root 'a-m-n', it is the same root used for the word 'iman' (faith), linking the name to spiritual conviction.
- The name آمِنَة is particularly significant in Islamic history as it was the name given to the mother of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Because Arabic is a root-based language, أَمِينَة and آمِنَة are derived from the same three-letter root أ م ن, despite their different meanings.
Examples in context
- مرحبًا، اسمي أمينة.Hello, my name is Amina.
- أود أن أقدم أمينة لكم.I would like to introduce Amina to you.
- مرحبا، يا أمينة، كيف حالك؟Hey Amina, how are you doing?
- هذه أَمِينَة.Hadhihi Amina.This is Amina.
- أَمِينَة طَالِبَة مُجْتَهِدَة.Amina taliba mujtahida.Amina is a hardworking student.
- هَلْ أَمِينَة هُنَا؟Hal Amina huna?Is Amina here?
Example conversation
Sarah and Omar are talking about their mutual friend.
- سارة Saraمَتَى سَتَصِلُ أَمِينَة إلى الحَفْلَة؟Mata satasil Amina ila al-hafla?When will Amina arrive at the party?
- عمر Omarسَتَصِلُ بَعْدَ سَاعَة.Satasil ba'da sa'ah.She will arrive in an hour.
- سارة Saraأَنَا مُتَحَمِّسَة لرؤيتها!Ana mutahammisa li-ru'yatiha!I am excited to see her!
- عمر Omarوَأَنَا أَيْضاً يَا سَارَة.Wa ana aydan ya Sarah.And I am too, Sarah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amina” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
