Amana
Amana is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Trust, trustworthiness, loyalty”.
| Meaning | Trust, trustworthiness, loyalty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أمانة |
| Pronunciation | ah-MAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Amana
Amana is the plainest spelling of amāna, a trust or something handed over for safekeeping. The root behind it concerns safety and confidence. Islamic teaching stresses the keeping of trusts again and again, and before his prophethood the Prophet ﷺ was known as al-Amīn, the trustworthy. The name is found in Nigeria, Tanzania and Kenya and among Muslim families living in the West.
Is Amana a Muslim name?
Amana means 'trust', one of the core moral values of Islam. The Quran says: 'Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due' (Quran 4:58).
How popular is Amana?
Amana is used in Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya and Muslim communities in the West.
Gifts with the name Amana
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Spellings and variants of Amana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amana mean?
Amana means 'Trust, trustworthiness, loyalty'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Amana a Muslim name?
Amana means 'trust', one of the core moral values of Islam. The Quran says: 'Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due' (Quran 4:58).
How do you pronounce Amana?
Amana is pronounced ah-MAH-nah.
Is Amana a boy or girl name?
Amana is usually a girl name.