Emine

Emine is a Turkish girl's name that originates from Arabic. In various interpretations, the name means "the trustworthy", "the reliable", or "the self-assured".

What does the name Emine mean?

Emine is a Turkish girl's name that has its roots in Arabic. Depending on interpretation, it can be understood as "the trustworthy", "the reliable", or "the self-assured". The feminine main form Amina derives from the Arabic word amin, which translates to "trustworthy", "reliable", or "self-assured". In Turkish culture, Emine is the female counterpart of the male first name Emin. Other possible meanings include "harmless, not dangerous" as well as "fearless, without fear in the heart". The name appears in four verses in the Quran (Bakara 283, Araf 97-98, Nahl 45). The mother of the Prophet Mohammed bore this name, which underscores its historical significance. As a result, the name, along with its numerous variants, has spread worldwide. Notable Arabic variants include Aminah or Aaminah, while in Bosnia, the name Emina is used. In many West African countries, Aminata or one of its variations is common.

Where does the name Emine come from?

The etymology of the girl's name Emine lies in Arabic. The name derives from the Arabic adjective "amin", which means "trustworthy, reliable, and self-assured". The linguistic basis is the Arabic word amin.

How do you pronounce Emine?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Emine is three syllables and soft. In German, it is usually pronounced as "E-mi-ne" [eˈmiːnə]. The name begins with a clear E sound that conveys lightness. The stressed middle syllable with a long I provides clarity in sound. The ending "-ne" leads to a gentle conclusion. Overall, Emine sounds friendly, harmonious, and timeless - feminine and balanced.

Popularity

Emine is among the relatively popular first names in Germany. Currently, the name ranks 960th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1986, when it reached 154th place. In the last ten years, Emine has been given as a first name around 910 times, placing it 544th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 499th.

Nicknames & pet names

Emi / Emilein / Eminchen / Eminem / Eminka / Eminom / Emos / Emosch / Eymo / Mina / Mine

Similar first names

Aamenah

Famous people

• Emine Ayna (Turkish politician)
• Emine Bahar (German musician)
• Emine Bilgin (weightlifter)
• Emine Bozkurt (Dutch politician)
• Emine Caykara (writer)
• Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (local politician of the CDU)
• Emine Nazikeda (last empress of the Ottoman Empire)
• Emine Seçkin (Turkish badminton player)
• Emine Selda Kırdemir (Turkish athlete)
• Emine Semiye (Turkish writer)
• Emine Semiye Onasya (writer)
• Emine Sevgi Ozdamar (German writer)
• Emine Sevgi Özdamar (writer and actress)
• Emine Toska (singer)
• Emine Ülker Tarhan (Turkish lawyer)
• Emine Ün (model)
• Suzan Emine Kaube (writer)