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Amanat
Pronounced ah-mah-NUT /ΛΙ.mΙΛnΚt/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic/Punjabi amanat, 'a trust; something precious held in safekeeping; a deposit, a treasure'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Amanat comes from Arabic and Punjabi amanat, 'a trust; something precious held in safekeeping; a deposit, a treasure' (from the root a-m-n, also the root of Aminah and 'iman, faith'). A meaningful, soft name across the Muslim and Punjabi world (said 'ah-mah-NUT').
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-precious-trust at the root, and meaningful.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Amanat mean?
Amanat is Arabic/Punjabi for 'a trust; something precious held in safekeeping'.
How do you pronounce Amanat?
It's said ah-mah-NUT /ΛΙ.mΙΛnΚt/ β three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Amanat a boy or girl name?
Amanat is a girl's name (used for both).
How popular is Amanat?
Amanat is a rare name in the U.S.