Aminu
Boy · Hausa (Northern Nigerian)
aminu · 3 beats
Meaning
Trustworthy; an Arabic-derived Hausa name carried across northern Nigeria and the Sahel.
The vibe
Aminu is a handshake that holds. Timeless and strongly grounded, his Hausa roots suit someone principled, dependable, and unhurried in his judgment.
Quick questions
Is Aminu a boy's or a girl's name?
Aminu is a boy's name of Hausa (Northern Nigerian) origin.
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