What is the origin of the name Yamina?

Yamina is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Yamina?

Yamina is currently ranked #17534 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Yamina?

Yamina is pronounced yah-MEE-nah.

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GirlArabic

Yamina

yah-MEE-nah

Popularity

#17534

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

187

Peak Year

#11 in 1995

First Recorded

1978

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Yamina is an Arabic name meaning 'righteous', 'blessed', or 'fortunate'.

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Yami Mina

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Yami Mina

Similar Names

Amina Samira Zara

Personality Traits

RighteousBlessedKindGenerous

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