Lamin
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lamin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2013.
A name with deep roots in West African tradition, Lamin is a Mandinka variant of the Arabic Al-Amin, meaning "the trustworthy" or "faithful"—an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. In recent years, the name has gained international recognition through Lamine Yamal, the teenage football sensation who broke records for both FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Another notable bearer is the Gambian historian and scholar Lamin Sanneh, renowned for his work on African Christianity and Islam. While no major place bears the name directly, Lamin appears across The Gambia and Senegal, reflecting its cultural significance. As a short, strong name with a clear meaning, Lamin offers a distinctive choice that travels well beyond West Africa.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20133 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y