The nameYamina
Yamina is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "blessed". It has been given in France for several decades.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Yamina comes from the Arabic yamina, "blessed, happy", linked to the idea of the right side, which brings good fortune.
Origin
Arabic.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Yamina
Yamina in France
Yamina was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 2,495 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Yamina. Its rise began around 1945, and it peaked in 1965. Half of all babies named Yamina in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 60 births a year on average, against 82 in the five years before.
Yamina in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yamina mean?
Yamina comes from the Arabic yamina, "blessed, happy", linked to the idea of the right side, which brings good fortune.
What is the origin of the name Yamina?
Arabic.
Is Yamina a girl's or a boy's name?
Yamina is a girl's name.