The nameEmine
Emine is the Turkish form of Amina, given in France since the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Amina, it comes from the Arabic for "trustworthy".
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish. Amina was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
First found in France in the early 1970s, Emine peaked in the mid 1980s and has been given steadily since. A few boys bear it too.
Popularity of the name Emine
Emine in France
Emine was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 470 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Emine. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Emine in France were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 18 births a year.
Emine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emine mean?
Like Amina, it comes from the Arabic for "trustworthy".
What is the origin of the name Emine?
Arabic, through Turkish. Amina was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Emine a girl's or a boy's name?
Emine is a girl's name.