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Amina

“Trustworthy; honest”

ah-MEE-nah

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Origin

Hausa

Language

Afro-Asiatic

Pronunciation

ah-MEE-nah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

One of the most beloved Hausa female names, honoring both Islamic tradition and the legendary warrior queen of Zaria.

Variants & Spellings

AminahAmeena

Notable People

Queen Amina of Zazzau, 16th-century Hausa warrior queen

Related Names

Aisha

Living; life; prosperous

Fatima

One who weans; abstainer

Hauwa

Eve; living one

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