The nameLamine
Lamine is a West African and North African form of al-Amin, "the trustworthy". It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Lamine comes from the Arabic al-amin, "the faithful, the trustworthy". Even before he began preaching, the Prophet Muhammad was called al-Amin by the people of Mecca for his honesty. It is a Muslim name.
Origin
Arabic, through West and North Africa. It is also spelled Amine, Lamin or Al-Amine, and is especially common in Senegal, Guinea, Mali and the Gambia.
History
The Senegalese politician Lamine Guèye gave his name to the 1946 French law that made the people of the colonies citizens. Lamine has been given in France since the late 1950s and kept rising into the 2020s. The young footballer Lamine Yamal, European champion with Spain in 2024, made it known worldwide. It is pronounced la-MEEN.
Famous people named Lamine
- Lamine Yamal, Spanish footballer
- Lamine Guèye, Senegalese politician
Popularity of the name Lamine
Lamine in France
Lamine was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 700 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Lamine. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lamine in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 112 births a year on average, against 77 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lamine mean?
Lamine comes from the Arabic al-amin, "the faithful, the trustworthy". Even before he began preaching, the Prophet Muhammad was called al-Amin by the people of Mecca for his honesty. It is a Muslim name.
What is the origin of the name Lamine?
Arabic, through West and North Africa. It is also spelled Amine, Lamin or Al-Amine, and is especially common in Senegal, Guinea, Mali and the Gambia.
Is Lamine a girl's or a boy's name?
Lamine is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Lamine?
Lamine Yamal, Spanish footballer; Lamine Guèye, Senegalese politician.