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Aminatu

/ah-MEE-nah-too/Hausa · a girl’s name

“Arabic-derived — A trustworthy and faithful woman”

How to say it
ah-MEE-nah-too
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common
For a boy
Aminu

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AminatuAminat

From the same family

01Amina“A trustworthy child who brings a sense of peace”Hausafemale→︎02Aminci“Indigenous Hausa: peace and mutual trust, a heartfelt wish for a peaceful life”Hausaany→︎03Aminu“A dependable and honest man”Hausamale→︎04Aminullah“Trustee of God; the trustworthy or faithful one of God.”Hausamale→︎