أمينة

Ameenah

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Ameenah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Trustworthy, honest woman”.

MeaningTrustworthy, honest woman
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Written asأمينة
Pronunciationah-MEE-nah
TraditionMuslim
Used inUnited States, United Kingdom, South Africa

Meaning and origin of Ameenah

Ameenah writes Amīna with a final -h, the usual way of showing the Arabic feminine ending, the tāʾ marbūṭa. It describes a woman who is trustworthy and can be counted on. The root behind it concerns safety and trust, the same one found in amāna and īmān. African American Muslim families are especially fond of this spelling, and it is also used in Britain and South Africa.

Is Ameenah a Muslim name?

Ameenah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'trustworthy'.

How popular is Ameenah?

Ameenah is used mainly in English-speaking Muslim communities.

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Spellings and variants of Ameenah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ameenah mean?

Ameenah means 'Trustworthy, honest woman'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Ameenah a Muslim name?

Ameenah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'trustworthy'.

How do you pronounce Ameenah?

Ameenah is pronounced ah-MEE-nah.

Is Ameenah a boy or girl name?

Ameenah is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.