Aminullah

Origin

Arabic – Derived from the compound 'Amin' meaning 'faithful' or 'trustworthy', and 'Allah' meaning 'God'. Historically, the name has been used among Muslim communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. In Australia, it is adopted primarily by Muslim Australians, reflecting their Islamic faith and cultural heritage.

Meaning

Faithful to God or Trustworthy of Allah. In the Australian context, it connotes divine service and moral integrity within Muslim communities, and is often given to convey piety and virtue.

Pronunciation

/aːmiˈnʊlɐ/ (approximate Australian English pronunciation, with emphasis on the second syllable) and in IPA /aːˈmiːnˌʊlːə/ as per Arabic pronunciation conventions.

Variants & Nicknames

Name Days

• 27 April (Islamic calendar date – Mawlid al-Nabi, Prophet Muhammad's birthday)
• Observed as a day of celebration among Muslim Australians during Islamic festivals.
• 12 Rabi' al-awwal (Islamic calendar – Birth of Prophet Muhammad)

Name Pairings

Names that pair well with aminullah:

• Amirullah and Amina
• Aminullah and Mahmud
• Aminullah and Sara

Fun Facts

• The name Aminullah is relatively popular among Australian Muslim communities, especially in Sydney and Melbourne.
• It is often chosen to reflect religious identity and cultural heritage in multicultural Australia.
• Some well-known Australian Muslims with this name have been active in community service and interfaith dialogue.

Personality Traits

Common traits associated with the name aminullah:

• Religious
• Trustworthy
• Virtuous
• Devout

Aesthetic Qualities

The name has an elegant, classical appearance in both Latin and Arabic scripts; its phonetic structure offers a rhythmic, harmonious sound appreciated in multicultural Australia.

Geographical Distribution

More prevalent in Islamic centres and suburbs with high Muslim populations in states like New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Less common outside these communities.

Numerological Significance

Name number 9 (Numerology) – Symbolising humanitarianism, idealism, and a universal outlook. Associated with spiritual growth and service to others in astrology.

Astrological Connections

No specific zodiac association; however, those named Aminullah may resonate with traits linked to Virgo or Pisces in personal horoscopes, reflecting traits like service, compassion, and integrity.

Historical Context

Traditionally used by Islamic scholars, figures, and in religious texts across Muslim cultures. The name has been carried into Australian Muslim communities through migration and diaspora, serving as a cultural link to Islamic heritage.

Linguistic Adaptability

Adapts well to languages with Arabic script; alternatively transliterated into Latin script as Aminullah or Aminollah in Western contexts, maintaining pronunciation.

Famous People Named aminullah

• Aminullah Khan (Religious scholar)
• Aminullah Yahya (Australian Muslim community leader)
• Iman Aminullah (Muslim youth activist)

Popularity in Australia