Amin
Meaning of Amin
Amin is a male name with Arabic and Persian origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as ah-MEEN (/aˈmi:n/), while in Persian, it is pronounced the same way (/a:ˈmi:n/). Variations of the name include Ameen and Amein.
In terms of popularity, Amin has been steadily used for newborns in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around 1600-2000 in terms of occurrence. However, its usage has fluctuated over time. For example, in 1971 it ranked at number 9, but there were no recorded occurrences in certain years like 1969 and 1967.
The name Amin carries various associations. In Arabic, it means "trustworthy" or "faithful," which reflects positive qualities that parents may wish to instill in their child. Additionally, Amin is a common Muslim name given to boys as a reflection of their religious beliefs.
Overall, Amin is a meaningful and culturally significant name for those seeking a name with Islamic roots or looking for something unique yet easily pronounceable.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as ah-MEEN (/a:ˈmi:n/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as ah-MEEN (/aˈmi:n/)
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Notable People Named Amin
| Mohammed Amin al-Husseini was a prominent Palestinian Arab nationalist and Muslim leader in Mandatory Palestine, hailing from the esteemed al-Husayni family with roots tracing back to the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. |
| Amin J. Barakat is a Lebanese-American physician known for diagnosing Barakat syndrome. |
| Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese-born French author known for writing in French and having his works translated into over 40 languages. |
| Amin al-Hafiz, also known as Amin Hafez, was a Syrian politician and general who served as the President of Syria from 1963 to 1966. |
| Amin Bhatia is a Canadian-British composer and producer known for winning the Roland Corporation International Synthesizer competition and for his work in film and television music scores. |
| Amin Amidu Sulemana is a Ghanaian diplomat, politician, and former Minister for Roads and Highways, known for his role as the Member of Parliament for the Sissala West constituency in Ghana. |
| Amin Joseph is an American actor, director, and producer known for his role as Jerome Saint on the crime drama Snowfall. |
| Amin Abu Rashid, also known as Amin Abu-Ibrahim, is a Palestinian-Dutch activist recognized for his involvement with Hamas and Gaza-bound flotillas. |
| Amin Khan is a prominent Bangladeshi actor known for his roles in over 200 films and television shows. |
| Amin El Hady - Amin El-Hady is an Egyptian judoka who has competed in the half-lightweight category and has achieved success as a two-time Olympian and a five-time medalist at the African Judo Championships. |
| Amin Taheri is an accomplished Iranian freestyle wrestler, known for winning multiple medals at various world championships. |
| Amin Salam is a Lebanese Sunni international corporate lawyer, economist, and the Minister of Economy in Najib Mikati's cabinet. |
| Dr. Amin Tarzi is the director of Middle East studies at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia. |
| Amin al-Hafez served as the prime minister of Lebanon in 1973 and was a prominent Member of Parliament for Tripoli until 1996. |
| Amin Yunis al Husseini was a prominent Jordanian politician. |
