Amaanah
Amaanah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Trust; something held in trust”.
| Meaning | Trust; something held in trust |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أمانة |
| Pronunciation | ah-MAA-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | United Kingdom, South Africa, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Amaanah
Amaanah is the Arabic amānah, a word for a trust or something placed in another's care, and for the quality of being trustworthy. Its root speaks of safety and confidence. In Islamic thought the word also names the moral responsibility that human beings took on, so for a girl it expresses the hope that she will be faithful and reliable. Families in Britain and South Africa often use this spelling with a final -h.
Is Amaanah a Muslim name?
Amaanah means 'trust', a central Islamic virtue, and shares its root with īmān, faith. The Quran says: 'Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains' (Quran 33:72).
How popular is Amaanah?
Amaanah is found in the Muslim diaspora, especially in Britain and South Africa.
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Spellings and variants of Amaanah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amaanah mean?
Amaanah means 'Trust; something held in trust'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Amaanah a Muslim name?
Amaanah means 'trust', a central Islamic virtue, and shares its root with īmān, faith. The Quran says: 'Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains' (Quran 33:72).
How do you pronounce Amaanah?
Amaanah is pronounced ah-MAA-nah.
Is Amaanah a boy or girl name?
Amaanah is usually a girl name.