"Amina".
Amina (also called Aminatu) was a princess of the royal family of the Zazzua area, in what is now the Zaria providence of Nigeria. She was born in 1533 and was sixteen when her mother became queen. During this point in her life, she became involved in the Zazzua military, earning much admiration for her bravery. Her military achievements brought her great wealth and power. She is also credited as the architect of the earth walls around the city of Zaria, for which the providence is named. It is a subject of debate as to whether or not Amina was actually queen, but she was responsible for conquering many of the cities in the area surrounding Zazzua. She is estimated to have died at around 1610.
The Arabic meaning of Amina is "faithful". People with the name Amina are said to be robust, constructive and fast-moving, with the ability to achieve the ultimate goals in life.
1533 births | 1610 deaths | Muslim women | Nigerian people | Princesses | Women in war
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