What is the origin of the name Amena?

Amena is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Amena?

Amena is currently ranked #4657 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Amena?

Amena is pronounced ah-MEE-nah.

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GirlArabic

Amena

ah-MEE-nah

Popularity

#4657

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,051

Peak Year

#44 in 2016

First Recorded

1968

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Amina, meaning 'safe,' 'protected,' or 'honest'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Ami Mena

Spelling Variations

Amina Ameena

Similar Names

Samira Layla Zara Nadia

Personality Traits

PeacefulTrustworthyHonestGentle

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