mwamini

How to say it

Meaning

A person who believes in God or follows a religion, and more widely someone who trusts in an idea or a person.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural waamini, from kuamini, to believe. Muumini, from Arabic, is the more usual word for a religious believer. As a verb, mwamini means trust him or her. Mwamini is also a first name.

Examples

• Kila mwamini anaalikwa kwenye ibada ya jioni.Every believer is invited to the evening service.
• Waamini walijaa kanisani siku ya Pasaka.The believers filled the church on Easter day.
• Yeye ni mwamini mkubwa wa elimu kwa wasichana.She is a great believer in education for girls.