Amina
Amina is the Swahili translation of the name Amina.
Meaning: Translations (name)
Did you know?
- The name Amina shares a common ancestral root with the English word 'amen', tracing back through Arabic to ancient Semitic languages.
- The root of Amina is essentially the same as the word for 'peace' or 'safety' in some related linguistic contexts, via the concept of being 'secure'.
- The name's structure reflects the historical influence of Arabic on Swahili, particularly through the addition of the feminine suffix.
Examples in context
- Ninakutakia siku njema, Amina!Wishing you a good day, Amina!
- Twende kutembea, Amina!Let's go for a walk, Amina!
- Jina langu ni Amina.My name is Amina.
- Je, unajua Amina?Do you know Amina?
Example conversation
Bakari and Aisha are meeting at a cafe.
- BakariHujambo, jina langu ni Bakari.Hello, my name is Bakari.
- AishaHabari Bakari, mimi ni Aisha.Hi Bakari, I am Aisha.
- BakariJe, unamfahamu Amina?Do you know Amina?
- AishaNdiyo, Amina ni rafiki yangu.Yes, Amina is my friend.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amina” translations and entries Amina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Amina, amina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
