Naminata
West African · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Naminata
Naminata is a feminine name of West African origin, derived from Fulani/Fula linguistic roots meaning "mother of" or related to maternal lineage and blessing.
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Etymology
Naminata is a feminine name of West African origin, derived from Fulani/Fula linguistic roots meaning "mother of" or related to maternal lineage and blessing. The name is primarily used among Fulani peoples across West Africa (particularly in Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and Burkina Faso) and reflects Islamic naming traditions common in Sahel region communities.
Naminata currently ranks #1,934 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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