Amin

Amin (Amīn) or al-Amin (al-Amīn) is a male first name with Arabic roots.

What does the name Amin mean?

The first name Amin (Amīn) or al-Amin (al-Amīn) has Arabic origins. Its literal translation into English is 'the trustworthy', 'the conscientious', 'the reliable', 'the faithful', and 'the honest'. The name is derived from the Arabic word amīn (امين), which means 'honest', 'upright', 'trustworthy', 'truthful', 'conscientious', and 'faithful'. Additionally, the name is known as an epithet of the Prophet Mohammed. Amin is also used as a surname. Variants include Alamin, Emin (Turkish), and Eminel (Bosnian). Feminine forms of the name are Amina, Aminah, Amine, Emina, Emine, Lamin, and Lamine.

Where does the name Amin come from?

The etymology of Amin is Arabic and encompasses meanings such as 'the trustworthy' or 'the reliable'. The Arabic word amīn stands for honest, upright, trustworthy, truthful, conscientious, and faithful. The languages in which the name appears include Arabic, Persian, Tunisian, and Urdu.

How do you pronounce Amin?

The pronunciation of the name Amin is clear and two-syllable. It is usually pronounced as 'A-min' [aˈmiːn], with the first syllable starting with an open A sound that conveys a sense of openness. The second syllable has a long I sound, giving the name a lightness. The final n provides stability in the sound. Amin radiates calmness and dignity – a name with harmonious balance and gentle presence.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Amin enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 266th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010, reaching 134th place. In the last ten years, Amin has been given as a first name approximately 3,100 times, placing it 232nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 221st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ami / Aminio / Amino / Amoun / Amsn / Armin / Min / MinMin / Mino

Similar first names

Famous people

• Al-Amin Hossain (Bengali cricketer)
• Amin Affane (Swedish footballer)
• Amin Al-Rihani (writer from Lebanon)
• Amin Askar (Somali footballer)
• Amin Dhillon (Canadian model)
• Amin Gazi (Indian actor)
• Amin Jensen (Danish actor)
• Amin Joseph (American actor)
• Amin Kamil (poet from India)
• Amin Kazemi (Iranian handball player)
• Amin Maalouf (French writer)
• Amin Manouchehri (Iranian footballer)
• Amin Mao (singer from China)
• Amin Mir Shahi (Iranian musician)
• Amin Nazemzadeh (actor from America)
• Amin Nouri (Norwegian footballer)
• Amin Rihani (Lebanese writer)
• Amin Saryana (Indonesian cyclist)
• Amin Shojaeian (footballer from Iran)
• Amin Sweeney (Malagasy writer)