1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Ameen (Amin)
| Short meaning of Ameen (Amin) | Loyal and Trustworthy | Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God See below for detailed meaning |
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| How to pronounce Ameen (Amin) | Ultimate + MEANing Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| Origial Spelling | أمين (Ameen (Amin) written in Arabic) |
| Alternate spellings of Ameen (Amin) | Emin Emeen Amin Amyn Ameeyn All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Nature & Root (Learn more...) | Quranic Nature Directly Mentioned Quranic Root AMNAll Quranic baby names derived from A-M-N: ...See all 27 names at the A-M-N root page |
2. Detailed Meaning of Ameen (Amin)
Ameen or Amin means someone who is “trusted“, “loyal“, “faithful” and “honorable“. It is derived from the أ م ن (ʾ–m–n) root which is the source of various words that mean safety, security, trust, faithfulness, and honesty.
Before his prophethood, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known by the title “الصادق الأمين” (As-Ṣādiq al-Amīn: The Truthful and Trustworthy) in Mecca because of his impeccable moral character. Naming a child Ameen can show love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ since it is one of his titles.
Quranic Verses Containing the Name Ameen/Amin
“And the king said, “Bring him to me; I will appoint him exclusively for myself.” And when he spoke to him, he said, “Indeed, you are today established [in position] and trusted.” (12:54)
“[Angel Gabriel is] extremely obedient, much trusted.” (81:21)
“[Prophet Hud] said ‘O my people, there is no foolishness in me, but I am a messenger from the Lord of the worlds. I convey to you the messages of my Lord, and I am to you a trustworthy advisor. Do you wonder that there has come to you a reminder from your Lord through a man from among you to warn you? And remember when He made you successors after the people of Noah and increased you extensively in creation. So remember the favors of Allah that you might succeed.'” (7:67-69)
“And the king said, ‘Bring [Prophet Yusuf peace be upon him] to me; I will appoint him exclusively for myself.’ And when he spoke to him, he said, ‘Indeed, you are today established in position and trusted.’ [Prophet Yusuf] said, ‘Appoint me over the storehouses of the land. Indeed, I will be a knowing guardian.’ And thus We established Yusuf in the land to settle therein wherever he willed. We touch with Our mercy whom We will, and We do not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good.” (12:54-56)
“Indeed, the righteous will be in a secure place, in gardens and springs, wearing [garments of] fine silk and brocade, facing each other.” (44:51-53)
“By the fig and the olive. And [by] Mount Sinai. And [by] this secure city. We have certainly created mankind in the best form.” (95:1-4)