"Katsina" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Hausa Katsina. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ha|Katsina}} Hausa Katsina Head templates: {{en-prop}} Katsina
  1. A state of Nigeria in the North West geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Katsina City. Categories (place): Places in Nigeria, States of Nigeria
    Sense id: en-Katsina-en-name-QUy3E8bI Categories (other): Katsina State, Nigeria, Pages with 3 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 13 28 26 19 10 5
  2. The largest city and state capital of Katsina State, Nigeria. Categories (place): Cities in Katsina State, Nigeria, Cities in Nigeria, Places in Katsina State, Nigeria, Places in Nigeria
    Sense id: en-Katsina-en-name-udbYtli9 Categories (other): State capitals of Nigeria, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 56 30 Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 13 28 26 19 10 5 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 11 37 18 15 13 6
  3. An emirate in West Africa centred on the city of Katsina; now mostly ceremonial.
    Sense id: en-Katsina-en-name-1Fc~NEBC Categories (other): Polities, Pages with 3 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 13 28 26 19 10 5
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