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Aminatou

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Pronounced ah-mee-nah-TOO /ˌɑ.mi.nɑˈtuː/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of Aminah, from the Arabic root a-m-n, 'trustworthy, faithful, secure.' Aminah was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name is widely and warmly used across Fula, Hausa and Wolof communities.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm West African name: Aminatou is a form of Aminah, 'trustworthy, faithful' (said 'ah-mee-nah-TOO').
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Origin MediumArabic, Hausa, Fula
MeaningA West African form of Aminah, from the Arabic root a-m-n, 'trustworthy, faithful, secure.' Aminah was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name is widely and warmly used across Fula, Hausa and Wolof communities.
U.S. rank (2019)#15699 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020042019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aminatou carries the Arabic name Aminah into West Africa, where the -tou ending is a familiar affectionate extension in Senegal, Mali, Niger and Nigeria. The root a-m-n means 'to be safe, to be trusted,' giving the sense 'trustworthy, faithful.' Aminah was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name is held in deep respect (said 'ah-mee-nah-TOO').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers, carried largely by West African families. Rare here, well established abroad.

Did you know? Aminatou is the Fula, Hausa and Wolof shape of Aminah - the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and a name meaning 'trustworthy' from an Arabic root about safety and trust.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Aminatou — Arabic root a-m-n 'trustworthy'; West African form of Aminah

Variations

AminataAminahAmina

Nicknames

AminaAmiNato

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aminatou mean?

Aminatou is a West African form of Aminah, from an Arabic root meaning 'trustworthy, faithful, secure.'

How do you pronounce Aminatou?

It's said ah-mee-nah-TOO /ˌɑ.mi.nɑˈtuː/ - four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Aminatou a boy or girl name?

Aminatou is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aminatou?

Aminatou is extremely rare in the U.S.

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