Aminah
In Arabic: آمِنة
Aminah bint Wahb—the Prophet ﷺ’ mother—honored in history for her role and closeness to the arrival of revelation
اسم آمنة بنت وهب، أمّ النبي ﷺ، التي نالت شرف رعاية الوحي والنبوة
- Girl name
- Islamic tradition
- Faith
- Virtue
- Short
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Gulf
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Called at home
آمِنة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm آمِنة.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Aminah mean?
- Aminah bint Wahb—the Prophet ﷺ’ mother—honored in history for her role and closeness to the arrival of revelation
- Is Aminah a boy or a girl name?
- Aminah is a girl name.
- How is Aminah written in English?
- Aminah in Arabic: آمِنة.
- Does Aminah fit the father's name?
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