katsina

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of kachina.
name
  1. A state of Nigeria in the North West geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Katsina City.
  2. The largest city and state capital of Katsina State, Nigeria.
  3. An emirate in West Africa centred on the city of Katsina; now mostly ceremonial.

Word forms

katsina katsinas katsinam

Etymology

From Hausa Katsina.

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