Political LeaderMauritian1959 – present
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
First female President of Mauritius, scientist and conservationist
Biography
The sixth President of Mauritius and the first female president of the country, serving from 2015 to 2018. She is a scientist and conservationist who previously worked in botany and medicinal plants.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Mauritian
Born
1959
Thinking about the name
Ameenah
Arabic origin
“The fully transliterated Arabic feminine form of Ameen, with the traditional -ah ending that explicitly marks feminine identity in Arabic naming. Ameenah honors linguistic authenticity while maintaining accessibility for English speakers.”