Lamine

Lamine is a masculine given name used across North Africa and West Africa and among Francophone communities in Europe and the Americas. It is also found, less commonly, as a surname. The name appears in diverse traditions and may have different etymologies by region; in some Arabic-speaking contexts it is linked to names meaning faithful or trustworthy, while in West African usage it may function as an independent given name without a single fixed origin. In many countries with French influence, Lamine has become a familiar personal name independent of religious or ethnic background.

Notable people with the given name include Lamine Yamal, a Spanish professional footballer who plays for FC Barcelona, recognized for his early debut in top-level football. Another bearer is Lamine Ouahab, a professional tennis player with ties to multiple national identities and competitions.

As a surname, Lamine is rare but appears in some North African and West African families. The spelling variant Lamin is common in West Africa and should not be conflated with Lamine in all cases.

Lamine is primarily used as a male name in many cultures, though naming practices vary by country and community. The name’s cross-cultural presence reflects the broader pattern of North African and West African name adoption in global contexts.