Momin
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Momin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2020.
Of Arabic origin, Momin is derived from *mu'min*, meaning "believer" or "one who has faith," a term used in the Quran to describe a devout Muslim. The name carries deep spiritual resonance within Islamic culture, often chosen to reflect a family's religious commitment. One famous bearer is Momin Khan, an 18th-century Mughal governor whose rule left a lasting legacy in the Indian subcontinent, though he is not widely known in Scotland. While no major Scottish places bear the name, the root *amin* (trustworthy) shares an etymological link with the word "amen," used in Christian and Jewish prayers. Momin is also a common surname across South Asia and the Middle East, occasionally given as a first name in multicultural communities.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7113 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y