π About Amina
Amina is a name of Arabic origin derived from the root 'a-m-n', meaning to be safe, trustworthy, or faithful. It carries profound spiritual significance in Islam as the name of Δmina bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. Beyond its Islamic roots, it has ancient Semitic parallels and appears across North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. In West Africa, the name is made legendary by Queen Amina of Zazzau (c. 1533β1610), a fearless warrior queen of the Hausa people. The name has risen steadily in the United States, from a rank of 448 in the 2000s to 398 in the 2010s, reflecting the growing embrace of Arabic names in Western cultures.
π Details
- OriginArabic
- Genderβ Female
- MeaningTrustworthy, faithful
π Variants & Related Names
β Famous People
- Amina of Zazzau β 15thβ16th century Hausa warrior queen of Zazzau (modern Nigeria), celebrated as a military strategist and symbol of female leadership in West Africa.
- Amina Wadud β American Islamic scholar and feminist theologian, known for her influential book 'Qur'an and Woman' and for leading mixed-gender Friday prayers.
- Aminata TourΓ© β Senegalese politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Senegal (2013β2014), one of Africa's most prominent female leaders.
- Amina Mohammed β Nigerian diplomat serving as Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations since 2017, previously Nigeria's Minister of Environment.
- Amina Claudine Myers β American jazz and gospel pianist and vocalist, celebrated for her work with the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).