Aminu Name Origin
/ah-MEE-noo/-
Nigerian (Hausa) 60%
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Nigerian (Fulani) 30%
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Nigerian (Kanuri) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Aminu
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Aminu is a common male given name in West Africa, especially among Hausa and Fulani communities in Nigeria. It is of Arabic origin, meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful', reflecting Islamic influence in the region.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Aminu each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).