Of Arabic origin.
Aminah means “feel safe”.
It was the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s mother.
Other forms of the name are: Amina, Aamina.
Amina, was the name of Hausa Muslim warrior queen from Zaria, now a part of Nigeria, in Africa. She is the subject of many legends.
Famous bearers are Amina Annabi, Aminah Robinson, Amina Said, Amina Wadud, Amina Satõ.
Amina is a popular name in Bosnia and Herzegovina.