Surname · Arabic origin
Amin
Meaning
The surname Amin means Trustworthy, faithful.
Origin
Arabic
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Amin
Amin (Amīn) means “trustworthy” or “faithful.”
What kind of surname is Amin?
Amin is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Arabic naming tradition — you can read how Arabic surnames were formed on our Arabic last names page.
Variants & spellings of Amin
You may also see this surname written as:
- Ameen
Other Arabic surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Amin mean?
The surname Amin means Trustworthy, faithful. Amin (Amīn) means “trustworthy” or “faithful.”
Where does the surname Amin come from?
Amin is a surname of Arabic origin.
What kind of surname is Amin?
Amin is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Amin?
Variant spellings of Amin include Ameen.
What are other Arabic surnames?
Other Arabic surnames include Aziz, Baghdadi, Haddad, Hakim, Halabi, Karim.