Aminata

The first name Aminata is a West African variant of the Arabic name Amina. This name has two different stressed forms.

What does the name Aminata mean?

Aminata, a girl's name, represents a West African form of the Arabic Amina. The translations vary depending on pronunciation and include meanings such as "the gentle one," "the trustworthy one," "the honest one," or alternatively "woman of peace and harmony." The name is derived from the Arabic word amin, which means "honest," "trustworthy," and "gentle," along with the feminine marker Tā' marbūta. In the Arabic language, this marker, which typically denotes female words, is not omitted but is also pronounced. Thus, the form Amina+ta = Aminata arises. The first name and its variants Aminatu and Aminatou are particularly common among the Wolof in West Africa, especially in the Sahel region, Gambia, Mauritania, and Senegal. Other common variants include Aminah, Aaminah, as well as Aminat or Amnat in Chechnya. In Bosnia, Emina is common, and in Turkey, Emine is prevalent.

Where does the name Aminata come from?

The name Aminata has Arabic roots and means among other things "the one who is trusted" or "the gentle one." The components consist of the Arabic word amin, which means "honest," "trustworthy," and "gentle."

How do you pronounce Aminata?

The pronunciation of Aminata is four syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "A-mi-na-ta" [amiˈnaːta]. It begins with an open A sound, which conveys a warm aura. The stressed third syllable provides a tonal balance, and the recurring A vowels create a harmonious sound structure. Aminata appears lively, dignified, and combines softness with strength, while also sounding international.

Popularity

In Germany, Aminata is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 989th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 at rank 933. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 300 times, placing it at 1,228th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,344th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ama / Amata / Ami / Amie / Mina / Nata / Nati

Famous people

• Aminata Aboubakar Yacoub (swimmer)
• Aminata Bah (Malian heptathlete)
• Aminata Belli (TV presenter)
• Aminata Camara (Gambian footballer)
• Aminata Diadhiou (Senegalese footballer)
• Aminata Diouf (Senegalese sprinter)
• Aminata Gaye (Gambian footballer)
• Aminata Kabba (musician)
• Aminata Konate (French basketball player)
• Aminata Maiga Ka (Senegalese writer)
• Aminata Maïga Ka (Senegalese writer)
• Aminata Ndong (Senegalese fencer)
• Aminata Savadogo (Latvian singer)
• Aminata Sow Fall (writer)
• Aminata Takoubakoyé (economist)
• Aminata Touré (German politician)