Emin

Emin is a masculine given name used across Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Albanian-speaking communities. It is derived from the Arabic word amin, meaning trustworthy or faithful; in Turkish and Azerbaijani usage the name conveys connotations of reliability and integrity.

In Turkish and Azerbaijani populations, Emin is common as a standalone given name and appears in historical and contemporary contexts. The name is also found in Bosnian and Albanian communities, sometimes reflecting cultural ties with broader Muslim naming traditions. In addition to given name usage, Emin appears as a surname in some families, though it is less widespread as a hereditary surname.

Variants and related forms include Ameen or Amin in Arabic-speaking regions, and Emine as a feminine name in Turkish; the transliteration Emin may appear with Turkish spelling diacritics but is generally written as Emin in Latin script. The name has been borne by various public figures in Turkey and the Balkans, reflecting its cross-cultural reach.