Aminata
Meaning of Aminata
Aminata is a beautiful and melodious name of African origin, commonly found in West African countries such as Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. Pronounced ah-mee-NAH-tah (/ˌɑmiˈnɑtə/), the name carries a rich cultural heritage and is often associated with grace and strength. A notable variation of Aminata is Amina, which shares similar roots. Over the years, Aminata has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occurrences ranging from as few as 5 to as many as 99 newborns per year since 1974. The name reached its highest rank of 1996 in 2015 but generally remains outside the top 2000 names. Despite its relatively rare usage in the U.S., Aminata's unique sound and meaningful background make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet culturally significant name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ah-mee-NAH-tah (/ˌɑmiˈnɑtə/)
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Notable People Named Aminata
| Aminata Diaw Cissé was a Senegalese lecturer and political philosopher known for her work on citizenship, civil society, democracy, and human rights in an African and Senegalese context. |
| Aminata Touré is a Senegalese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Senegal from 2013 to 2014 and was the second female to hold this position. |
| Aminata Traoré - Aminata Dramane Traoré is a prominent Malian author, politician, and political activist who has held various influential positions and is involved in several international organizations. |
| Aminata Boureima Takoubakoyé - Aminata Takoubakoyé Takoubakoyé is a Nigerien economist and politician who served as the head of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Culture in the Transitional Government of the Military Junta of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy. |
| Aminata Fall is a Senegalese basketball player who represents İstanbul Üniversitesi SK and the Senegalese national team. |
