'amine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ammonia,' where 'ammon' referred to the Egyptian god Amun, as ammonia was first obtained near the temple of Amun.

'amine' changed from the French word 'amine' and eventually became the modern English word 'amine'.

Initially, it meant 'derived from ammonia,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'organic compounds derived from ammonia.'