Aminatu
Aminatu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Safe, secure; trustworthy”.
| Meaning | Safe, secure; trustworthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | آمنة |
| Pronunciation | ah-mee-NAH-too |
| Arabic root | أ م ن (ʾ-m-n) — safety, trust |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Aminatu
Aminatu is the Hausa form of Āmina, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ mother, Āmina bint Wahb. The name means 'safe' or 'at peace'. In Hausa history it is also linked to Queen Amina of Zazzau, the 16th-century warrior queen. The ending -atu reflects the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa.
Is Aminatu a Muslim name?
Yes. Aminatu is the Hausa form of Amina, the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Aminatu used?
Very common among Hausa Muslims; Aminat is the Yoruba form and Aminata the Senegalese.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aminatu mean?
Aminatu means 'Safe, secure; trustworthy'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Aminatu a Muslim name?
Yes. Aminatu is the Hausa form of Amina, the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Aminatu in Arabic?
Aminatu is written آمنة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Aminatu?
Aminatu is pronounced ah-mee-NAH-too.