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femaleWolof

Aminata

“Trustworthy; faithful”

ah-mee-NAH-tah

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Origin

Wolof

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

ah-mee-NAH-tah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

The West African feminine form derived from Amina, one of the most popular female names across Francophone West Africa.

Variants & Spellings

Aminatou

Notable People

Aminata Sow Fall, Senegalese novelist

Related Names

Fatou

One who weans; abstainer

Mariama

Beloved; star of the sea

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