Amino
Amino is a Muslim girl name of Somali form of Arabic Āmina origin, meaning “Safe, trustworthy, secure”.
| Meaning | Safe, trustworthy, secure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Āmina |
| Written as | آمنة |
| Pronunciation | AH-mee-noh |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia |
Meaning and origin of Amino
Amino is the Somali form of Āmina, honouring Āmina bint Wahb, mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In women's names Somali often turns a final Arabic -a into -o, so Fatima becomes Faadumo and Āmina becomes Amiino or Amino. The name grows from the root that gives amān, safety, and amāna, trust, so its sense is of a woman who is secure and reliable.
Is Amino a Muslim name?
Amino is a Somali spelling of Amina, the time-honoured name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother.
How popular is Amino?
Amino is common with Somali families in Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia and abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Amino
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amino mean?
Amino means 'Safe, trustworthy, secure'. It is of Somali form of Arabic Āmina origin.
Is Amino a Muslim name?
Amino is a Somali spelling of Amina, the time-honoured name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother.
How do you pronounce Amino?
Amino is pronounced AH-mee-noh.
Is Amino a boy or girl name?
Amino is usually a girl name.