Lamin

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How to Pronounce Lamin

Pronounced LAH-min /ˈlɑ.mɪn/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Mandinka/Gambian) form of Al-Amin — from Arabic, 'the trustworthy; the faithful; the honest' (a title of the Prophet Muhammad); we note the honored title; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The trustworthy; the faithful: Lamin is a West African form of Al-Amin. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'LAH-min').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA West African (Mandinka/Gambian) form of Al-Amin — from Arabic, 'the trustworthy; the faithful; the honest' (a title of the Prophet Muhammad); we note the honored title; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7057 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 262

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lamin is a West African (Mandinka/Gambian) form of Al-Amin — from Arabic, 'the trustworthy; the faithful; the honest' — a title of the Prophet Muhammad (we note the honored title; routes layered). A crisp, cultural name (said 'LAH-min').

In the U.S. it appears in Gambian and West African families. Rare, the-trustworthy at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Al-Amin means 'the trustworthy; the faithful' in Arabic — a title of the Prophet Muhammad — Lamin is the West African (Mandinka) form, crisp and cultural (we note the honored title; said 'LAH-min').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Lamin — honored title noted; routes layered

Variations

LaaminLameen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamin mean?

Lamin is a West African form of Al-Amin — Arabic 'the trustworthy; the faithful' (a title of the Prophet). We note the honored title.

How do you pronounce Lamin?

It's said LAH-min /ˈlɑ.mɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lamin a boy or girl name?

Lamin is a boy's name.

How popular is Lamin?

Lamin is a rare name in the U.S.