Maitama is a male Hausa name commonly used as a surname in Nigeria. It means "Strong, kind, morally upright".[1] Additionally, the name Maitama designates some geographic locations and institutional entities in Nigeria.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Hausa |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Strong, kind, morally upright. |
| Region of origin | North-West, Nigeria |
Notable individuals with the name
edit- Yusuf Maitama Sule CFR (1929 – 2017), Nigerian politician, diplomat, and elderly statesman.
- Bello Maitama Yusuf GCON (1947 – 2023), Nigerian politician and businessman.
- Yusuf Tuggar OON (born 1967), Nigerian diplomat and politician.
Places
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edit- ^ "Maitama - Baby Name Search". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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