Amin
/ˈɑː.mɪn/noun
A masculine given name and surname of Arabic origin meaning trustworthy or faithful.
Did you know?Muhammad was traditionally known before his prophethood as al-Amīn, “the trustworthy,” making Amin a name associated with integrity and sacred trust.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*ʔ-m-n
“A root associated with reliability, security, trust, and faithfulness.”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
ʾāmēn
“Truly; certainly; a solemn affirmation of trust.”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
amīn
“Trustworthy, faithful, or reliable.”
7th Century
Arabic
al-Amīn
““The trustworthy,” an epithet traditionally applied to Muhammad before his prophetic mission.”
Medieval Period
Arabic
Amīn
“A widely used personal name expressing trustworthiness and moral reliability.”
Modern English
English
Amin
“An established Arabic given name and surname.”