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30 Ethiopian names

Ethiopian Baby Names

Distinctive Ethiopian baby names for girls and boys — each with pronunciation, origin, and meaning.

Ethiopian girl names

Amlesetአምለሰት

/AM-leh-set/

Amharic

A beautiful traditional name meaning she has returned or restored something precious.

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Bilenቢሌን

/BEE-len/

Amharic

A poetic name referring to the pupil of the eye, symbolizing someone precious and central to one's vision.

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Bitaniaቢታንያ

/bee-TAHN-ya/

Ge'ez/Amharic

Derived from the biblical Bethany, it represents a place of peace and welcome.

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Iftuইফতু

/EEF-too/

Oromo

Symbolizes the radiant light of the morning or the first rays of the sun.

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Lastaላስታ

/LAHS-tah/

Amharic

Named after the historic Lasta region, home to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.

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Lensaሌንሳ

/LEHN-sah/

Oromo

A name signifying beauty and grace, often associated with a lovely physical appearance.

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Mignotምኞት

/MEEN-yote/

Amharic

A sweet and heartfelt name that translates to a wish or a deep desire fulfilled.

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Rahelራሄል

/RA-hel/

Ge'ez/Amharic

The Ethiopian form of Rachel, representing an innocent ewe and a beloved biblical figure.

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Saronሳሮን

/SA-ron/

Ge'ez

Derived from the Plain of Sharon, it evokes the beauty of a flowering, fertile land.

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Tirhasትርሓስ

/TEER-hahs/

Tigrinya

Meaning to be full of joy and delight, often associated with a sweet disposition.

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Zemaዜማ

/ZEH-mah/

Amharic

Refers to a beautiful melody or a sacred song of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

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Ethiopian boy names

Alemayehuዓለማየሁ

/ah-lem-EYE-hu/

Amharic

It means 'I have seen the world' and carries a sense of global perspective or blessing.

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Amanuelአማኑኤል

/ah-MAHN-oo-el/

Amharic / Ge'ez

A timeless name meaning God is with us, often chosen to signify divine presence in the child's life.

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Berhanuብርሃኑ

/ber-HAH-noo/

Amharic

This classic name means his light, representing the radiance and hope the child brings to his family.

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Biniamቢንያም

/BIN-ee-yum/

Ge'ez

A popular name meaning 'son of the right hand,' representing strength and favor.

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Dagimዳግም

/dah-GEEM/

Amharic

It means 'second' or 'again,' often used to signify a rebirth or a second blessing.

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Dawitዳዊት

/DAH-weet/

Ge'ez / Amharic

The Ethiopian form of David, this name means beloved and carries a strong historical and spiritual legacy.

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Eskinderእስክንድር

/es-KIN-der/

Amharic

A distinguished name meaning defender of mankind, rooted in the Ethiopian adaptation of Alexander.

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Fikruፍቅሩ

/FIK-roo/

Amharic

A beautiful and affectionate name that translates to his love or the love of him.

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Henokሄኖክ

/HE-nok/

Ge'ez

Meaning 'dedicated' or 'experienced,' it is the name of a respected biblical figure in Ethiopian tradition.

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Kalebካሌብ

/KAH-leb/

Ge'ez

Historically significant name referring to a famous 6th-century King of Aksum.

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