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Name Origin

Aminata is a feminine given name of West African origin, predominantly found in countries like Senegal, Gambia, and Mali. It is derived from the Arabic word 'aminah', meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful'. The name Aminata often signifies qualities of reliability, honesty, and steadfastness.

femininetrustworthyfaithfulreliablehonesttraditional

Famous People

Aminata Sow Fall (1941-)

Writer

  • Won the Grand Prix Littéraire d'Afrique Noire for her novel 'The Beggars' Strike'
  • Known for exploring themes of social justice and gender equality in her writing