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Amina

آمنةIn Arabic

Meaning
Safe, protected one; the mother of the Prophet, Amina bint Wahb
About the name
Amina bint Wahb (c. 549-577), of the Banu Zuhra tribe, was the mother of the Prophet. The name usually means 'safe, protected' (آمنة); the similar أمينة, 'trustworthy', is a separate name.
For
A girl
Origin
Arabic
Other spellings
Amena, Aminah, Emina

Islamic naming guidance

  • Permissible

Draft: not yet reviewed by a scholar. This is not a fatwa.

Good meaning, nothing against it in the sources

The Prophet's mother. Do not confuse with Amina in the sense of 'trustworthy' (أمينة), a separate name.

Confidence: high

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