Given Name
Emina
eh-MEE-nah
Pronunciation: eh-MEE-nah
أمينة: الموثوقة، الوفيّة
Girl
Origin
Bosnian (from Arabic أمينة)
Meaning
Trustworthy, faithful (Bosnian variant of Arabic 'Amina')
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
5
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Emina.
Emina is a Bosnian (from Arabic أمينة) name commonly explained as Trustworthy, faithful (Bosnian variant of Arabic 'Amina'). It is often grouped with Given Name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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