Amina
a-mi-na
Origin:Arabic
Popularity:669
Meaning:honest, faithful
A popular girl’s name for Muslims in Arab and African countries, Amina has a historical link to the prophet Muhammad, whose mother was born with this pretty and gentle name that means “honest, faithful.” More girl-power history for your little princess: Amina was also the name of the 16th-century queen of a medieval African kingdom that is now present-day Nigeria. Jump at the chance to give your daughter this meaningful name—it's still waiting to hit it big in the US.
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Source: Social Security Administration
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