Aminta

Aminta meaning and name origin

Aminta \a-min-ta, am(i)-nta\ as a girl's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Aminta is "defender and vindicator". Aminta was the heroine of a well-known pastoral play by the Italian poet Tortquato Tasso (16th century) of the Renaissance.

Aminta has 5 variant forms: Amintah, Amynta, Eminta, Minta and Minty.

For more information, see also the related name Araminta.

Baby names that sound like Aminta are Amanda and Amantha.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Aminta.

Popularity of Aminta

Aminta is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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