Amharic names.
628 verified names from Ethiopia — each with its meaning, its sound, and its traditional spelling.
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Abat“A direct, affectionate tribute to one’s father and family roots.”/ah-BAHT/maleAbay“A strong, enduring name inspired by Ethiopia’s great river”/ah-BY/maleAbdullah“Servant (or worshipper) of God.”/ab-DOOL-lah/maleAbeba“Blossom—a cheerful name suggesting a child who brings beauty and new happiness into the family.”/ah-BEH-bah/femaleAbebe“He blossomed”/ah-BEH-beh/maleAbebech“She blossomed”/ah-BEH-bech/femaleAbenet“Example; model; exemplar.”/ah-beh-NET/maleAbiy“Great or distinguished”/ah-BEEY/maleAdane“He saved or rescued”/ah-DAH-neh/maleAdanech“She saved or rescued”/ah-DAH-nech/femaleAddis“New; fresh beginnings”/AH-dis/anyAddisu“The new one; a child who brings a fresh beginning”/ah-DI-soo/maleAdil“A fair-minded and upright man”/ah-DEEL/maleAdila“A fair-minded and upright woman”/ah-DEE-lah/femaleAdmasu“Strong, precious, and resilient like a diamond”/ad-MAH-soo/maleAdugna“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-DOOG-nah/maleAdunya“The world; worldly life.”/ah-DOON-ya/femaleAfework“A golden voice or a person whose words are precious”/ah-feh-WORK/maleAfeworki“A person whose words are golden and precious”/ah-feh-WOR-kee/maleAhmed“Most praised; highly commendable.”/AH-med/maleAisha“Alive, vibrant, and full of life”/EYE-shah/femaleAkalu“His very being or embodied presence”/ah-KAH-loo/maleAklile“My crown.”/ahk-LEE-leh/femaleAklilu“His crown; a child held in honor”/ahk-LEE-loo/maleAklog“A name associated with wisdom and learning”/ah-KLOG/maleAlazar“Eleazar; God has helped”/ah-lah-ZAR/maleAlem“The world; a name expressing wide hopes and possibility”/AH-lem/anyAlemayehu“One who has seen the world”/ah-lem-ah-YEH-hoo/maleAlemnesh“You are my world”/ah-lem-NESH/femaleAlemtsahay“Sun of the world”/ah-lem-tsah-HIGH/femaleAlemu“Of the world; belonging to the world”/ah-LEH-moo/maleAlene“We have.”/ah-LEH-neh/anyAlganesh“Your bed.”/al-gah-NESH/femaleAlmaz“A precious and wonderfully strong spirit”/ahl-MAHZ/femaleAltaye“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/al-TAH-yeh/femaleAlula“Wing.”/ah-LOO-lah/maleAman“Peace and security”/AH-mahn/anyAmanuel“God is with us”/ah-mahn-oo-EL/maleAmare“He became beautiful”/ah-MAH-reh/maleAmarech“She is beautiful”/ah-MAH-rech/femaleAmelework“Golden character; character/nature of gold.”/ah-meh-leh-WORK/femaleAmha“Strength and power”/AHM-hah/maleAmin“A trustworthy and dependable man”/ah-MEEN/maleAmina“A trustworthy and faithful woman”/ah-MEE-nah/femaleAmira“Princess; female commander or leader.”/ah-MEE-rah/femaleAmleset“God has restored/returned her.”/am-leh-SET/femaleAmsale“My likeness; my image; example.”/am-SAH-leh/femaleAmsalu“His image or likeness”/ahm-SAH-loo/maleAnbesaw“The lion; brave and strong-hearted”/ahm-beh-SAW/maleAnbessa“Lion; a bold and courageous child”/ahm-BESS-ah/maleAndualem“One world; a name expressing unity and wholeness”/ahn-doo-AH-lem/maleAnisa“Friendly and companionable”/ah-NEE-sah/femaleAregash“You have made things firm and secure”/ah-reh-GASH/femaleAregawi“Steadfast and firm”/ah-reh-GAH-wee/maleAron“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-RON/maleArsema“A revered Christian saint’s name”/ar-SEH-mah/femaleAsefa“One who grows in strength and achievement”/ah-SEH-fah/maleAseged“One who inspires reverence”/ah-SEH-ged/maleAsfaw“He expanded or increased”/ahs-FAW/maleAshenafi“Victorious; a winner”/ah-sheh-NAH-fee/maleAsnake“A name associated with making beautiful or bringing beauty into the world”/ahs-NAH-keh/maleAsnakech“She made [it/someone] beautiful.”/ah-snah-KECH/femaleAsrat“A sacred offering or tenth portion”/ahs-RAT/maleAssefa“He made greater or more abundant”/ah-SSEH-fah/maleAster“Star”/AH-stehr/femaleAtsede“Flower or blossom”/ah-TSEH-deh/femaleAweke“He knows or he understands—a thoughtful and perceptive name”/ah-WEH-keh/maleAyalew“One who sees clearly and attentively”/ah-yah-LEW/maleAyele“He saw or has seen”/ah-YEH-leh/maleAyelech“She saw or has seen”/ah-YEH-lech/femaleAyenew“We saw him / we have seen him.”/ah-yeh-NEW/maleAynadis“New eye; new vision.”/eye-NAH-dis/femaleAynalem“The eye of the world; one who sees widely and wisely”/eye-nah-LEM/maleAynesh“You are my eye; a precious one to cherish”/eye-NESH/femaleAzeb“The south; traditionally associated with the Queen of Sheba”/AH-zeb/femaleAzmera“Harvest and seasonal abundance”/az-MEH-rah/female
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Bahir“Sea; vast and enduring”/BAH-heer/maleBalcha“A historic Ethiopian name associated with strength and distinction”/BAHL-chah/maleBamlak“By God’s grace”/BAHM-lahk/maleBanchiamlak“God is with you”/ban-chee-AM-lak/femaleBantayehu“Likely “let it be yours,” if representing the Amharic expression ባንተ ይሁን (Banteyhun).”/ban-tah-YEH-hoo/maleBarnabas“A source of encouragement and comfort to others”/BAR-na-bas/maleBayush“A joyful name expressing that life has been seen and experienced”/bah-YOOSH/femaleBefekadu“By his will or according to his purpose”/beh-feh-KAH-doo/maleBekele“He has blossomed and flourished”/beh-KEH-leh/maleBekelech“She has blossomed and flourished”/beh-KEH-lech/femaleBelachew“He ate them.”/be-LA-chew/maleBelay“Above; outstanding and elevated”/beh-LIE/maleBelayneh“You are elevated and exceptional”/beh-LIE-neh/maleBelaynesh“You are elevated and exceptional”/beh-LIE-nesh/femaleBelete“He has excelled and gone beyond”/beh-LEH-teh/maleBeletech“She has excelled and gone beyond”/beh-LEH-tech/femaleBereket“A blessing and gift from God”/beh-reh-KET/anyBerhan“A bright light bringing hope and warmth”/behr-HAHN/anyBerhane“My light, with the warm sense of divine guidance”/ber-HAH-neh/maleBerhanu“May God’s light shine through him”/ber-HAH-noo/maleBetelhem“Bethlehem; a name rich with Christian heritage”/beh-tehl-HEHM/femaleBetelihem“Bethlehem, traditionally understood as the house of bread—a warm symbol of home and belonging.”/beh-teh-lee-HEM/femaleBethel“House of God.”/BEH-thel/femaleBeti“Betty, an English diminutive of Elizabeth.”/BEH-tee/femaleBetselot“Surrounded by prayer and loving hope”/beh-tseh-LOHT/anyBeyene“A name associated with strength and dignity”/beh-YEH-neh/maleBeza“Redemption; a precious source of saving grace”/BEH-zah/femaleBinyam“Benjamin; a cherished son”/bin-YAHM/maleBirhane“My light; a bright blessing in the family”/beer-HAH-neh/maleBirhanu“His light; radiant and full of hope”/beer-HAH-noo/maleBirtukan“Orange; bright, joyful, and sweet”/beer-too-KAHN/femaleBiru“Bright; shining.”/BI-roo/maleBiruk“Blessed and fortunate”/bee-ROOK/maleBirukt“A blessed and fortunate woman”/bee-ROOKT/femaleBiruktawit“Blessed and beautiful, a loving name for a daughter whose birth is treasured.”/bee-rook-TAH-wit/femaleBisrat“Good news; glad tidings.”/BIS-raht/maleBitew“A traditional name apparently based on ቢተው, “if he leaves it/him” or “let it be left”; the supplied relief gloss is not a reliable literal meaning.”/bee-TEW/maleBizunesh“Abundant, cherished, and richly blessed”/bee-zoo-NESH/femaleBlen“A radiant, glowing presence”/BLEHN/femaleBogale“A strong and victorious person”/boh-GAH-leh/male
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Dagim“Again; a joyful new beginning”/DAH-gim/maleDagmawi“The second-born; a treasured second child”/dag-MAH-wee/maleDagmawit“The second-born; a treasured second child”/dag-MAH-wit/femaleDagnew“A name associated with seeing and understanding”/DAHG-nyew/maleDamtew““Listen to him.””/DAHM-tew/maleDawit“Beloved”/DAH-wit/maleDebebe“He has blossomed and flourished”/deh-BEH-beh/maleDebritu“Meaning uncertain; do not assign “a strong and resilient woman” as a literal meaning.”/deh-BREE-too/femaleDegefu““They supported him” or “they upheld him.””/deh-GEH-foo/maleDegu“The good and kind one”/DEH-goo/maleDejene“My support; a dependable and cherished child”/deh-JEH-neh/maleDelnesh“A cherished traditional name associated with happiness and well-being”/del-NESH/femaleDemeke“He has brightened; a radiant and uplifting presence”/deh-MEH-keh/maleDemelash““His replacement/substitute,” or “one who replaces him.””/deh-meh-LAHSH/maleDerartu“A traditional Ethiopian woman’s name, warmly associated with strength and achievement”/deh-RAHR-too/femaleDereje“He has grown in wisdom and maturity”/deh-REH-jeh/maleDesalech“You have brought joy, a tender celebration of a much-loved daughter.”/deh-sah-LECH/femaleDesalegn“I am happy; a child who brings joy”/deh-SAH-legn/maleDeset“Happiness and delight—a warm name for a much-loved daughter.”/DEH-set/femaleDesta“Joy; happiness”/DES-tah/anyDinkinesh“You are wonderful; a truly remarkable girl”/din-ki-NESH/femaleDinku“A remarkable and wonderful child”/DIN-koo/male
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Eden“Eden; a place of delight and paradise”/EE-den/anyEdjigayehu““I saw much/a great deal.””/eh-jee-gah-YEH-hoo/femaleEgziabher“God; a name expressing reverence for the Lord”/eg-zee-AH-bher/maleEleni“A form of Helen, traditionally associated with light and radiance”/eh-LEH-nee/femaleElizabet“Elizabeth; “God is my oath””/eh-lee-za-BET/femaleElshadai“El Shaddai; God Almighty, expressing divine protection and strength”/el-sha-DYE/maleEmanuel“God is with us; a name expressing divine closeness”/eh-man-oo-EL/maleEmbet“Lady or noblewoman, warmly honoring her dignity”/EM-bet/femaleEmebet“Lady or noblewoman; a dignified and cherished daughter”/eh-meh-BET/femaleEmiru“A traditional Ethiopian name associated with princely dignity and honor”/eh-MEE-roo/maleEmnet“Faith; a name expressing trust, hope, and spiritual strength”/EM-net/femaleEnat“Mother; a warm name honoring nurture, love, and family”/EH-nat/femaleEndale“A traditional Ethiopian name expressing continuity with a family or community”/en-DAH-leh/maleEndalew“A traditional Ethiopian name expressing steadfast presence and belonging”/en-da-LEW/maleEndeshaw““As he wishes” or “according to his desire.””/en-deh-SHAW/maleEnku“A precious jewel; someone treasured dearly”/EN-koo/femaleEphrem“A form of Ephraim, traditionally associated with fruitfulness and flourishing”/EH-frem/maleErmias“Jeremiah; traditionally understood as “the Lord exalts””/er-mee-AS/maleEsayas“Isaiah; “the Lord is salvation””/eh-SAH-yas/maleEshetu“A traditional Ethiopian name associated with newness, freshness, and renewal”/eh-sheh-TOO/maleEskedar“A feminine Ethiopian form of Alexander, associated with protecting and defending”/es-keh-DAR/femaleEskinder“A form of Alexander, associated with strength and protection”/es-KIN-der/maleEstifanos“Stephen; a name associated with honor and a crown”/es-tee-FAH-nos/maleEsubalew“He is there for me; a name conveying dependable support”/eh-soo-ba-LEW/maleEtenesh“You are my lady; a tender expression of honor and affection”/eh-teh-NESH/femaleEtsegenet“Tree of paradise; a name suggesting beauty, blessing, and flourishing”/et-seh-geh-NET/femaleEtsehiwot“Tree of life; a beautiful wish for vitality and a long, flourishing life”/et-seh-hee-WOT/femaleEwketu“Knowledge; a child valued for wisdom and understanding”/ew-keh-TOO/maleEwnetu“Truth; an honest and sincere person”/ew-neh-TOO/maleEyasu“Joshua; the Lord is salvation”/eh-YAH-soo/maleEyerusalem“Jerusalem, a name recalling the holy city and its spiritual heritage”/eh-yeh-roo-sa-LEM/femaleEyoel“Joel; “the Lord is God””/eh-YOH-el/male
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Fana“Light that brightens the way”/FAH-nah/femaleFanaye“My light and source of brightness”/fah-nah-YEH/femaleFanta“A replacement or substitute; often a child regarded as coming “in place of” someone or something lost.”/FAN-ta/maleFasika“Easter, the season of renewal and joyful hope”/fah-SEE-kah/anyFasil“A historic Ethiopian Christian name, associated with strength and joyful celebration”/FAH-seel/maleFekadu“His will, purpose, or good intention”/feh-KAH-doo/maleFeleke“One who flourishes and grows beautifully”/feh-LEH-keh/maleFelekech“A girl who flourishes and blossoms”/feh-LEH-kech/femaleFetlework“Golden thread; a precious and beautiful child”/FET-leh-work/femaleFeven“February.”/FEH-ven/femaleFikadu“May his wishes and purpose be fulfilled”/fi-KAH-doo/maleFikir“Love and affection”/fi-KEER/anyFikirte“A beloved child, cherished with love”/fi-KEER-teh/femaleFikre“My love; a heartfelt expression of affection”/FIK-reh/maleFikreab“Love of the Father; a name expressing devotion and faith”/FIK-reh-ahb/maleFikremariam“Love of Mary”/FIK-reh-mah-ree-AHM/maleFikreselassie“Love of the Holy Trinity”/FIK-reh-seh-LAHS-see/maleFikret“Love, tenderness and affection”/FIK-ret/femaleFikreyesus“Love of Jesus”/FIK-reh-YEH-soos/maleFilimon“Affectionate and loving”/fi-lee-MON/maleFirdawsi“Paradise; a life filled with beauty and peace”/feer-DAW-see/femaleFisseha“Joy and gladness”/fi-SEH-hah/maleFitsum“Wholeness, excellence and perfection”/FIT-soom/maleFitwi“Just, fair, or upright”/FIT-wee/maleFiyori“Flower.”/fee-YOR-ee/femaleFozia“Successful and victorious”/FOH-zee-ah/femaleFrehiwot“Fruit of life; a child who brings life and blessing”/freh-hee-WOT/anyFrew“His fruit; the cherished result of blessing and growth”/FREH-oo/maleFreweini“Fruit of the vine; a symbol of abundance and blessing”/freh-WAY-nee/femaleFrezer“Fruit and seed; by extension, offspring or fruitfulness.”/FREH-zer/female
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Gashaw“His shield—a name expressing protection and strength”/GAH-shaw/maleGebre“A devoted servant; often used as a shortened traditional name”/GEH-breh/maleGebregziabher“A devoted servant of God”/geh-breh-gzee-AHB-her/maleGebrehiwot“A servant of life”/geh-breh-HEE-wot/maleGebrekidan“Servant of the covenant”/geh-breh-ki-DAHN/maleGebrekristos“Servant of Christ”/geh-breh-KRIS-tos/maleGebremariam“A devoted servant of Mary”/geh-breh-mah-ree-AHM/maleGebremedhin“A devoted servant of the Saviour”/geh-breh-MED-hin/maleGebremichael“A devoted servant of Michael”/geh-breh-mee-kah-EL/maleGebreselassie“A devoted servant of the Holy Trinity”/geh-breh-seh-LAHS-see/maleGebretensae“A servant of the Resurrection”/geh-breh-ten-SAH-eh/maleGebreyesus“A devoted servant of Jesus”/geh-breh-YEH-soos/maleGebriel“God is my strength”/geh-bree-EL/maleGebru“A devoted servant of God; often used as a shortened traditional name”/GEH-broo/maleGenet“Paradise—a joyful name for a beloved child”/geh-NET/femaleGenzebe“My wealth; my money or treasure.”/gen-zeh-BEH/femaleGetachew“Their lord or master”/geh-TAH-chew/maleGetahun“May he become a lord—a name of dignity and aspiration”/geh-TAH-hoon/maleGetu“His lord or master”/GEH-too/maleGezahegn“He subdued me; he conquered me (also interpretable as “he bought me,” depending on context).”/geh-zah-HEGN/maleGirma“Majesty, dignity, and greatness”/GEER-mah/maleGirmay“My majesty—a name carrying hopes of greatness”/geer-MY/maleGiyorgis“George, traditionally associated with courage and steadfastness”/gee-YOR-gees/maleGizachew“One who rules or leads them”/gee-ZAH-chew/maleGizaw“One who rules or leads”/gee-ZOW/male
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Habiba“Beloved and dearly cherished”/ha-BEE-bah/femaleHabtamu“His wealth or the wealthy one”/hab-TAH-moo/maleHabte“Wealth or prosperity”/HAB-teh/maleHabtemariam“The wealth or blessing of Mary”/hab-teh-mah-REE-am/maleHabtemichael“The wealth or blessing of Michael”/hab-teh-mee-KAH-el/maleHabtewold“A child who is a blessing or treasure”/hab-teh-WOLD/maleHadas“New or fresh”/HAH-dahs/femaleHager“Country, homeland, or nation”/HAH-ger/anyHagos“Joy or happiness”/HAH-gos/maleHaile“My strength or his strength”/HAH-lee/maleHailemariam“The strength of Mary”/high-leh-mah-REE-am/maleHailemichael“The strength of Michael”/high-leh-mee-KAH-el/maleHaileselassie“The strength of the Holy Trinity”/high-leh-seh-LAHS-see/maleHaileyesus“The strength of Jesus”/high-leh-YEH-soos/maleHailu“His strength”/HAH-loo/maleHaimanot“Faith or religious devotion”/high-mah-NOHT/anyHakim“A wise and thoughtful man”/hah-KEEM/maleHakima“A wise and thoughtful woman”/hah-KEE-mah/femaleHalima“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”/ha-LEE-mah/femaleHamle“A warm-season name evoking summer skies and flourishing nature”/HAM-leh/anyHamza“Strong, steadfast, or lion-like; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”/HAM-zah/maleHana“Grace or favor”/HAH-nah/femaleHanan“Mercy, compassion, or kindness”/HAH-nahn/femaleHanna“Grace, kindness, and a gentle spirit”/HAN-nah/femaleHaregewoyin“Grapevine; vine of wine.”/ha-reh-geh-WOY-in/femaleHassan“Good, handsome, or admirable; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”/HAS-san/maleHawa“Eve; the first woman”/HAH-wah/femaleHaymanot“Faith and a life devoted to God”/high-mah-NOT/femaleHewan“Eve; the mother of humanity”/HEH-wahn/femaleHidar“Hidar, marking the month in which the child was born.”/HEE-dahr/anyHikmat“A child blessed with wisdom and good judgment”/HIK-maht/anyHirut“Liberated or free-spirited”/hee-ROOT/femaleHiwot“Life”/hee-WOHT/anyHussein“Good or beautiful; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”/hoo-SAYN/male
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Ibrahim“Father of multitudes, a hopeful name for a child surrounded by love”/ib-rah-HEEM/maleIbtisam“Smile, celebrating the happiness and warmth a child brings”/ib-ti-SAHM/femaleIdris“The prophet Idris, remembered in Islamic tradition for wisdom and devotion”/ID-ris/maleIhsan“Goodness and excellence, wishing a child a generous and noble character”/ih-SAHN/anyIkram“Honor, generosity, and graciousness toward others”/ik-RAHM/anyIlham“Inspiration, a beautiful wish for a child who brings fresh ideas and hope”/il-HAHM/femaleIlias“My God is the Lord, expressing deep faith and devotion”/il-YAHS/maleIman“Faith, trust, and a heart grounded in belief”/ee-MAHN/anyImmanuel“God is with us, a reassuring and deeply cherished blessing”/im-MAN-yoo-el/maleIntisar“Victory and triumph, celebrating a child who brings strength and joy”/in-ti-SAHR/femaleIqra“Read or recite, associated with learning, wisdom, and a love of knowledge”/IK-rah/femaleIsa“Jesus, the beloved name of the central figure of Christianity”/EE-sah/maleIsaias“The Lord is salvation, a name filled with hope and protection”/eye-ZAY-as/maleIslam“Devotion and submission to God, with associations of peace and wholeness”/iss-LAHM/maleIsmail“God hears, offering comfort and confidence that prayers are received”/iss-mah-EEL/maleIsra“Night journey, a name associated with a wondrous spiritual journey”/ISS-rah/femaleIsrael“One who strives with God, suggesting courage, perseverance, and spiritual strength”/IZ-rah-el/maleIyasu“The Lord is salvation, a traditional Ethiopian Christian name rich in faith”/ee-YAH-soo/maleIyesus“Jesus, or salvation, a profoundly cherished Christian name”/ee-YEH-soos/male
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Jabir“One who brings comfort and helps make things whole”/JAH-beer/maleJafar“A life-giving stream and a source of goodness”/JAH-far/maleJalal“A person of dignity, honor, and greatness”/jah-LAHL/maleJalaluddin“A person of faith, dignity, and noble character”/jah-LAHL-oo-deen/maleJalil“A noble and highly honored person”/jah-LEEL/maleJamil“A handsome and gracious person”/jeh-MEEL/maleJannat“A child who brings the peace and joy of paradise”/JAN-nat/femaleJasmin“A child as fragrant, delicate, and lovely as the jasmine flower”/JAZ-min/femaleJawhar“A precious and treasured person”/JOW-har/maleJemal“A beautiful, graceful person”/jeh-MAHL/maleJemaluddin“A person whose character brings beauty and honor to their faith”/jeh-MAHL-oo-deen/maleJemila“A beautiful person with a warm and gracious spirit”/jeh-MEE-lah/femaleJibril“A heavenly messenger and bearer of good news”/JIB-reel/maleJihad“A determined person who strives for what is right and worthwhile”/jee-HAHD/maleJihan“A person with a broad spirit and a world of promise ahead”/jee-HAHN/femaleJuma“A child associated with the blessings and joy of gathering together”/JOO-mah/maleJunaid“A brave young person with a courageous heart”/joo-NAYD/maleJuwairiya“A cherished young woman with a gentle and dignified spirit”/joo-WAY-ree-yah/female
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Kalkidan“A child of promise and faithful love”/kahl-kee-DAHN/femaleKassa“A treasured blessing and recompense”/KAH-sah/maleKassahun“A precious blessing and source of comfort”/kah-sah-HOON/maleKassaye“My treasured reward and blessing”/kah-sah-YEH/maleKassu“A cherished blessing and reward”/KAH-soo/maleKebebush“You are held in love and protection”/keh-beh-BOOSH/femaleKebede“He has grown in greatness and strength”/keh-BEH-deh/maleKebedech“She has grown in greatness and strength”/keh-BEH-dech/femaleKebour“Honored, respected, or held in high esteem”/keh-BOOR/maleKefyalew“He is lifted up and honored”/keh-fyah-LEW/maleKetema“A child whose presence brings life and community”/keh-TEH-mah/maleKidan“A child of promise and faithful bonds”/kee-DAHN/maleKidane“A sign of a cherished covenant”/kee-DAH-neh/maleKidanemariam“A child entrusted to the covenant of Mary”/kee-dah-neh-mah-ree-AHM/maleKidanemihret“A child embraced by a covenant of mercy”/kee-dah-neh-mih-HRET/maleKidist“Holy, pure, and deeply cherished”/kee-DIST/femaleKidus“Holy and blessed”/kee-DOOS/maleKidusan“One among the holy and blessed”/kee-doo-SAHN/anyKifle“My cherished portion and blessing”/KIF-leh/maleKiremt“A life-giving name evoking rain, renewal, and green growing things”/kee-REHMT/anyKiros“Cyrus, a historic royal name carried with dignity”/kee-ROHS/maleKokeb“A shining star in the family”/koh-KEB/anyKonjit“Beautiful and lovely”/kohn-JEET/femaleKonjo“Beautiful, lovely, and pleasing”/KON-jo/anyKristos“A name honoring Christ and Christian faith”/kris-TOHS/maleKumelachew“One who brings people together in harmony”/koo-meh-LAH-chew/any
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Lamesgen“Let me praise; a name expressing gratitude”/lah-MES-gen/maleLamrot“Her desire; her wish.”/lam-ROT/femaleLealem“For the world; a child with a generous place in the world”/leh-AH-lem/maleLema“Cultivated, flourishing, or thriving”/LEH-mah/maleLemlem“Fresh, green, and flourishing”/LEHM-lehm/femaleLemma“Cultivated, flourishing, or thriving”/LEH-mah/maleLetebrhan“For the light; devoted to a life of brightness and hope”/leh-teh-BRAN/maleLetekristos“For Christ; a name expressing devotion and faith”/leh-teh-KRIS-tos/maleLeul“Prince; someone of noble or royal standing”/LEH-ool/maleLeulseged“A prince who bows down in worship”/LEH-ool-seh-ged/maleLidet“Birth, renewal, or a joyful new beginning”/lee-DEHT/femaleLidetu“His birth; a cherished child whose arrival is celebrated”/lee-DEH-too/maleLisanework“Golden tongue; gifted with beautiful and persuasive speech”/lee-sah-neh-WORK/femaleLiyou“Unique, special, and wonderfully distinct”/lee-YOO/anyLul“Pearl; a precious treasure”/LOOL/anyLulit“Pearl; a precious and beautiful treasure”/LOO-lit/female
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Magdalena“Woman from Magdala.”/mag-dah-LEH-nah/femaleMahlet“A joyful hymn of praise”/MAH-let/femaleMamo“A traditional Ethiopian given name whose exact original sense is not certain, but which is warmly established in use”/MAH-moh/maleMaryam“Mary, the revered mother of Jesus”/mah-ree-AHM/femaleMastewal“Wisdom, understanding, and good judgment”/mas-teh-WAL/femaleMatewos“Matthew, traditionally understood as “gift of God””/mah-TEH-woss/maleMatheos“A gift from God”/mah-teh-OS/maleMathewos“Gift from God”/mat-TEH-wos/maleMatias“Matthias, traditionally understood as “gift of God””/mah-TEE-ass/maleMeaza“A sweet fragrance or pleasing aroma”/meh-AH-zah/femaleMebrat“Light and brightness”/MEH-brat/femaleMebrate“My light, a tender name for a beloved daughter”/meh-BRAH-teh/femaleMebratu“His light; a child who brings brightness to the family”/meh-BRAH-too/maleMedhane“Savior; redeemer.”/med-HAH-neh/maleMedhanialem“The Savior of the world”/med-hah-nee-AH-lem/maleMedhanit“Healing, rescue, and salvation”/med-hah-NEET/femaleMedhin“A saving and healing presence”/MEHD-hin/maleMehari“Merciful and compassionate”/meh-HAH-ree/maleMeheret“A compassionate woman with a merciful heart”/meh-HEH-ret/femaleMekdelawit“A woman of Magdala; a name evoking dignity and strength”/mek-deh-LAH-wit/femaleMekdes“A sacred place; a name with a feeling of holiness and dignity”/MEK-dess/femaleMeklit“A precious gift or special talent”/MEK-lit/femaleMekonnen“A respected leader or noble official”/meh-KON-nen/maleMekuria“Honor, glory, or dignity”/meh-KOO-ree-ah/maleMelaku“My angel, a cherished child and blessing”/meh-LAH-koo/maleMeles“One who has returned, or a long-awaited child”/MEH-less/maleMenassie“A name associated with leaving past troubles behind and beginning anew”/me-NAS-see/maleMenelik“Menelik, the historic Ethiopian royal name associated with strength and heritage”/meh-neh-LEEK/maleMenen“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/meh-NEN/femaleMentewab“How beautiful!; what beauty!”/men-teh-WAB/femaleMeron“Joy—a bright name celebrating the happiness of a new child.”/MEH-ron/anyMesay“One who resembles or takes after someone beloved”/meh-SIGH/maleMeselu“Likeness; resemblance.”/meh-SEH-loo/femaleMeseret“A strong foundation for life”/meh-SEH-ret/femaleMesfin“A noble and dignified son”/MES-feen/maleMeskel“The cross, a strong Christian symbol of faith”/MES-kel/maleMeskerem“Named for Meskerem, the first month of the Ethiopian calendar and a season of new beginnings”/mes-keh-REM/femaleMestawet“A shining mirror, reflecting beauty and character”/mes-tah-WET/femaleMezmur“A sacred song of praise—a celebratory name for a child welcomed with gratitude.”/MEZ-moor/maleMihret“Mercy, compassion, and loving-kindness”/MIH-ret/anyMihretu“A child surrounded by mercy and compassion”/mih-REH-too/maleMikael“Michael, traditionally understood as “Who is like God?””/mee-kah-EL/maleMilki“Success, achievement, or good fortune (an Oromo/Afaan Oromo term, rather than Amharic).”/MIL-kee/femaleMillion“A child of immense worth and abundance”/MIL-yohn/maleMinas“Minas, the name of a revered Christian saint”/MEE-nass/maleMintesnot“A child understood as coming from God”/min-tes-NOOT/maleMirt“Produce, yield, or harvest.”/MEERT/femaleMisgana“Thanksgiving and grateful praise to God”/mis-GAH-nah/anyMisganaw“A thankful and appreciative heart”/mis-gah-NAW/maleMitiku“A beloved child who fills a precious place in the family”/mih-TEE-koo/maleMoges“Grace, favor, and goodwill”/MOH-gess/maleMolla“Filled, complete, or fulfilled”/MOL-lah/maleMulatu“His fullness; his abundance.”/moo-LA-too/maleMulu“Whole, complete, and fulfilled”/MOO-loo/anyMulualem“A child precious to the whole world”/moo-loo-ah-LEM/maleMuluemebet“A complete or whole lady/woman.”/moo-loo-eh-meh-BET/femaleMulugeta“Complete victory and success”/moo-loo-GEH-tah/maleMulunesh“You are complete and whole”/moo-loo-NESH/femaleMuluwork“Pure gold; a precious and deeply treasured child”/moo-loo-WORK/female
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Nafisa“Precious, refined, and dearly valued”/nah-FEE-sah/femaleNahom“Comfort and consolation”/NAH-hom/maleNaod“A distinguished royal name from Ethiopian history”/NAH-od/maleNardos“A fragrant flowering plant, evoking beauty and grace”/NAR-dos/femaleNatan“A gift from God”/NAH-tan/maleNatnael“God has given”/nat-na-EL/maleNebiyu“The prophet, a person of spiritual wisdom”/neh-BEE-yoo/maleNega“He has dawned; a bright new beginning”/NEH-gah/maleNegash“King, ruler, or one with authority”/neh-GASH/maleNegesse“He reigned; he became king.”/neh-GESS-eh/maleNehase“A name associated with the month of August”/neh-HAH-seh/maleNehemia“God comforts”/neh-HEH-mee-ah/maleNetsanet“Freedom and the strength to live openly”/net-sa-NET/femaleNigatu“His dawn; the promise of a bright beginning”/nee-GAH-too/maleNigist“Queen; a name of dignity and leadership”/nee-GIST/femaleNigus“King, a name of leadership and authority”/NEE-goos/maleNigusu“His king; a name carrying royal strength and honor”/nee-GOO-soo/maleNuhamin“Comforted and cherished”/noo-ha-MEEN/female
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Obadiah“One devoted to serving God”/oh-bah-DYAH/maleOmer“Long-lived and flourishing”/OH-mehr/maleOnesimos“Helpful, valuable, and a blessing to others”/oh-neh-SEE-mos/maleOsman“A respected and steadfast name associated with the early Muslim community”/OOS-mahn/maleOtniel“God is my strength”/OHT-nee-el/male
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Pankratos“Strong, powerful, and courageous”/pan-krah-TOHS/malePantelewon“All-compassionate and merciful”/pan-teh-leh-WOHN/malePaskal“Connected with Easter and the joy of renewal”/PAHS-kahl/anyPaulos“A humble or little one; the Ethiopian form of Paul”/PAW-lohs/malePetros“A strong and steadfast person, like a rock”/PEH-trohs/malePriskilla“A cherished and venerable woman”/pris-KIL-lah/female
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Qaletsion“A cherished connection to Zion and the Christian faith”/qal-et-see-ON/femaleQalkidan“A treasured covenant and promise”/qal-kee-DAHN/femaleQelemework“Golden in color; radiant and precious”/qel-em-eh-WORK/femaleQidus“Holy and devoted; a child regarded as a blessing”/QEE-doos/maleQine“Poetry; a traditional Ethiopian poetic verse or poetic composition.”/QEE-neh/maleQurban“A precious offering and blessing”/QOOR-bahn/male
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Rabia“Fresh and renewing like springtime”/RAH-bee-ah/femaleRafi“Exalted, honored, and held in high esteem”/RAH-fee/maleRaguel“A friend of God”/rah-goo-EL/maleRahel“A gentle, cherished one”/RAH-hel/femaleRahma“Mercy, compassion, and tenderness”/RAH-mah/femaleRamadan“Born in or associated with the holy month of Ramadan”/rah-mah-DAHN/maleRami“A focused person who aims high”/RAH-mee/maleRashid“Wisely guided and on the right path”/rah-SHEED/maleRashida“Wisely guided and flourishing in the right direction”/rah-SHEE-dah/femaleRayan“Fresh, flourishing, and abundantly blessed”/RYE-yan/maleRebeka“Captivating and warmly cherished”/reh-BEH-kah/femaleRediet“A source of help and blessing”/reh-dee-ET/femaleReta“One who triumphs and overcomes”/REH-tah/maleRida“Contentment, peace, and gracious acceptance”/REE-dah/femaleRihana“Fragrant, graceful, and refreshing”/ree-HAH-nah/femaleRohobot“A life of spaciousness, freedom, and abundance”/roh-hoh-BOT/anyRoman“Pomegranate, a symbol of abundance and beauty”/roh-MAHN/femaleRuel“A friend of God”/roo-EL/maleRufael“God has healed”/roo-fah-EL/maleRuhama“She has received mercy; shown mercy.”/roo-HAH-mah/femaleRukiya“One who rises in honor and grace”/roo-KEE-yah/female
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Sabir“A patient and resilient man”/sah-BEER/maleSabira“A patient and resilient woman”/sah-BEE-rah/femaleSafiya“Pure-hearted and sincere”/sah-FEE-yah/femaleSahle“Mercy or compassion”/SAH-leh/maleSahlework“Gold of mercy, suggesting preciousness and blessing”/SAH-leh-work/femaleSalim“A man who brings peace and security”/sah-LEEM/maleSalima“A peaceful and protected woman”/sah-LEE-mah/femaleSamrawit“She has prospered and flourished”/sam-rah-WEET/femaleSara“Princess; noblewoman”/SAH-rah/femaleSebhat“Praise or praise to God”/SEB-hat/maleSeble“Ear of grain; a name associated with abundance and growth”/SEB-leh/femaleSeblework“Golden grain; a warm name for abundance and preciousness”/SEB-leh-work/femaleSegenet“Veranda, balcony, or porch.”/seh-geh-NET/femaleSeifu“His sword; a strong and protective name”/SAY-foo/maleSelam“Peace”/seh-LAHM/anySelamawi“A peaceful and calm person”/seh-lah-MAH-wee/maleSelamawit“Peaceful; full of peace”/seh-lah-MAH-wit/femaleSelamnesh“You are peace”/seh-lahm-NESH/femaleSemira“An evening companion or one who engages in evening conversation.”/seh-MEE-rah/femaleSenait“Goodness; a lovely and good person”/seh-NIGHT/femaleSenbere“Sabbath; Sunday.”/sen-beh-REH/femaleSene“A bright early-summer name, associated with warmth and growth”/SEH-neh/femaleSewit“Woman; female person.”/seh-WEET/femaleSewnet“Humanity or human nature”/SEW-net/anySeyoum“An appointed or chosen person”/say-OOM/maleShambel“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SHAM-bel/maleShewit“Beautiful and graceful”/SHEH-weet/femaleShiferaw“One who spreads or expands; traditionally associated with growth and reach”/shih-feh-RAW/maleShimelis“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/shih-MEH-lis/maleShukri“Thanks or gratitude”/SHOOK-ree/anyShumet“Appointment, rank, or honor”/SHOO-met/maleSileshi“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sih-LEH-shee/maleSimegn““Hear/listen to me” (Amharic ስማኝ), not “remember me.””/see-MEGN/femaleSintayehu“A name expressing wonder: “what have I seen?””/sin-tah-YEH-hoo/maleSisay“Blessing or good fortune”/sih-SIGH/maleSitotaw“The gift”/sih-toh-TAW/maleSofia“Wisdom”/soh-FEE-ah/femaleSoliyana“Commonly glossed as “sunshine” or “sunlight”; it is not an established Amharic expression for peace and grace.”/soh-lee-YAH-nah/femaleStefanos“Crown or wreath of honor”/steh-FAH-nos/maleSuad“Happiness, good fortune, and joy”/soo-AHD/femaleSurafel“A seraph or heavenly angel”/soo-rah-FEL/male
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Tabitha“A graceful gazelle, suggesting beauty and liveliness”/TAB-ih-tha/femaleTadele“Fortunate and blessed with good fortune”/tah-DEH-leh/maleTadesse“He has been renewed and blessed with fresh hope.”/tah-DESS-eh/maleTafari“One who inspires awe; a dignified and remarkable child”/tah-FAH-ree/maleTafesse““He overflowed” or “he became abundant,” from Amharic ተፈሰ.”/tah-FESS-eh/maleTaitu“Traditionally associated with the sun; often glossed simply as “sun.””/TAI-too/femaleTamene“A dependable child who inspires trust.”/tah-MEH-neh/maleTamirat“Miracle—a joyful name for a child whose arrival feels wonderfully blessed.”/tah-mee-RAHT/maleTamiru“A child who brings wonder and triumph”/tah-MEE-roo/maleTaye“A child whose presence is precious and dearly cherished.”/TAH-yeh/maleTedros“A gift from God.”/TED-ross/maleTefera“A respected and honorable person.”/teh-FEH-rah/maleTeferi“Revered and held in awe”/teh-FEH-ree/maleTegegne“A precious child who has been found and welcomed with joy.”/teh-GEH-nyeh/maleTekalign““Replace me” or “substitute for me” (Amharic ተካልኝ).”/teh-kah-LYIN/maleTekeste“A long-awaited child whose arrival brings joy.”/teh-KESS-teh/maleTekle“A child who grows strong and rooted, like a flourishing plant.”/TEK-leh/maleTeklehaymanot“A child rooted in faith and spiritual strength.”/TEK-leh-high-mah-NOT/maleTemesgen“May his life be filled with praise and gratitude.”/teh-MESS-gen/maleTenagnework““He found gold” (ተናኘ ወርቅ).”/teh-nag-neh-WORK/femaleTesema“A child whose arrival feels like an answered prayer.”/teh-SEH-mah/maleTesfa“Hope, optimism, and trust in God”/TES-fah/anyTesfahun“A child who brings hope and encouragement.”/tes-FAH-hoon/maleTesfaye“My hope and the promise of a bright future.”/tes-FAH-yeh/maleTeshale“A child associated with growth, healing, and improvement.”/teh-SHAH-leh/maleTeshome“A child destined for purpose and responsibility.”/teh-SHOH-meh/maleTewabe“A beautiful and graceful child.”/teh-WAH-beh/maleTewabech“She is beautiful and lovely”/teh-wah-BECH/femaleTewabew“He is handsome and lovely”/teh-wah-BEH-woo/maleTewodaj“Beloved, cherished, or widely loved”/teh-woh-DAJ/maleTewodros“A gift from God”/teh-woh-DROS/maleTibebu“A wise and thoughtful child.”/tih-BEH-boo/maleTigabu“A diligent person who keeps going with patience”/tee-GAH-boo/anyTigist“A patient, steady, and resilient woman.”/tee-GIST/femaleTilahun“A child who offers shelter, protection, and support.”/tee-LAH-hoon/maleTilaye“A beloved child who is a source of comfort and protection.”/tee-LAH-yeh/maleTiru“A good-hearted and kind person.”/TEE-roo/anyTiruneh“A son praised for his goodness and kind character.”/tee-roo-NEH/maleTirunesh“A daughter celebrated for her goodness and kind character.”/tee-roo-NESH/femaleTiruwork“A precious person with a good heart”/ti-roo-WORK/femaleTiruye“My good one; a tender name expressing affection and appreciation”/tee-ROO-yeh/femaleTizita“A cherished memory and treasured remembrance.”/tee-ZEE-tah/femaleTomas“The Amharic form of Thomas, traditionally associated with a twin”/toh-MAHS/maleTsedal“A bright, radiant presence”/tseh-DAHL/femaleTsedey“The freshness, renewal, and promise of spring”/tseh-DAY/anyTsega“Grace, blessing, and goodness.”/TSEH-gah/anyTsegahun“A child surrounded by grace and blessing.”/tseh-GAH-hoon/maleTsegaye“A child seen as a personal blessing and gift of grace.”/tseh-GAH-yeh/maleTsegereda“A graceful Ethiopian name associated with the rose and its beauty”/tseh-geh-REH-dah/femaleTsehay“A radiant child who brings warmth and light.”/tseh-HIGH/anyTsehaynesh“A daughter who is the light and warmth of her family.”/tseh-high-NESH/femaleTsige“Flower or blossom”/TSEE-geh/female
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Wegene“My kinsman or my beloved relative”/weh-GEH-neh/anyWogayehu“A traditional Ethiopian personal name associated with heritage and identity”/woh-gah-YEH-hoo/maleWoineshet“Grape-like and graceful, evoking sweetness and abundance”/woy-neh-SHET/femaleWoldegebriel“Son of Gabriel, a name with a treasured Christian heritage”/wol-deh-geh-bree-EL/maleWoldemariam“Son of Mary, expressing a cherished Christian heritage”/wol-deh-mah-ree-AHM/maleWoldemichael“Son of Michael, carrying the protection and strength associated with the archangel”/wol-deh-mee-kah-EL/maleWoldeselassie“Son of the Trinity, a name rooted in Christian faith”/wol-deh-seh-LAH-see/maleWoldetensae“Son of the Resurrection, a name of hope and renewed life”/wol-deh-ten-SAH-eh/maleWoldeyohannes“Son of John, expressing a cherished family and Christian connection”/wol-deh-yoh-HAH-nes/maleWondafrash“Man-breaker/destroyer; a forceful name built from “man” and “breaker/destroyer.””/won-dah-FRASH/maleWondimu“His brother—a name celebrating the blessing of family”/wun-dee-MOO/maleWondmagegn“One who has found a brother—a joyful name of kinship”/wund-mah-GEHN/maleWondwossen“A man of firm character and resolve”/wun-dwoh-SUN/maleWorknesh“You are gold, precious and deeply valued”/wor-KNESH/femaleWorq“Gold, expressing preciousness, prosperity, and lasting worth”/work/anyWorqitu“Her gold, a precious and treasured daughter”/wor-KEE-too/femaleWosene“He has decided—a name expressing determination”/woh-SEH-neh/maleWossen“Boundary or limit—a name suggesting strength, steadiness, and purpose”/woh-SUN/maleWubet“Beauty, grace, and charm”/woo-BET/femaleWubetu“His beauty—a lovely name celebrating grace”/woo-beh-TOO/maleWubit“Beauty and loveliness”/WOO-bit/femaleWubneh“You are beautiful—a warm blessing of admiration”/woob-NEH/maleWubnesh“You are beautiful and beloved”/woob-NESH/femaleWubshet“Beautiful and radiant”/woob-SHET/maleWudase“Praise—a name expressing gratitude and admiration”/woo-DAH-seh/femaleWuditu“Beloved and cherished”/woo-DEE-too/femaleWudneh“You are dear and precious”/wood-NEH/maleWudnesh“You are dear and precious”/wood-NESH/female
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Yacob“May God protect and strengthen him, the Ethiopian form of Jacob”/YAH-kob/maleYalemzerf“Literally “branch/sector of the world” (or “the world’s branch”); its intended personal-name sense may vary.”/yah-lem-ZERF/femaleYasin“A name associated with the Qur’anic prophet Jonah and traditionally linked with devotion”/YAH-seen/maleYeabsira““Her good news,” from Amharic bəsra/bisra, “good news.””/yeh-ab-SEE-rah/femaleYekunoamlak“May God establish him; also remembered as the name of an Ethiopian emperor”/yeh-koo-noh AM-lak/maleYemane“A name associated with the right hand, traditionally symbolizing strength and favor”/yeh-MAH-neh/maleYemanech““Right-hand/right side,” a feminine form associated with Amharic yäman (“right side”).”/yeh-MAH-nehch/femaleYemisrach“Of the dawn—the first warm light of a new day”/yeh-mis-RAHK/femaleYenealem“My world—a loving name for a much-cherished child”/yeh-neh-AH-lem/anyYenenesh“You are mine—a tender expression of love and belonging”/yeh-neh-NESH/femaleYeshimebet“A beloved daughter associated with a home and family”/yeh-shim-eh-BET/femaleYetnayet“A traditional name expressing wonder and admiration”/yet-nah-YET/femaleYetnebersh“A daughter cherished for her goodness and kind spirit”/yet-neh-BERSH/femaleYewubdar“A beautiful and radiant woman”/yeh-WOOB-dar/femaleYewubnesh“You are beautiful”/yeh-WOOB-nesh/femaleYilma“May he grow and flourish”/YIL-mah/maleYimam“A respected name meaning imam or religious guide”/yee-MAHM/maleYimer“May he grow strong and bring continued flourishing to his family.”/YEE-mer/maleYirgalem““May the world be calm/at peace.””/yeer-gah-LEM/femaleYisak“He will laugh, a joyful name connected with Isaac”/yee-SAHK/maleYitagesu“May he be patient, strong, and steadfast”/yit-ah-GEH-soo/maleYitayih“A name expressing the hope that he will be seen and recognized”/yit-EYE-ih/maleYitbarek“May he be blessed by God”/yit-bah-REK/maleYodit“Judith, traditionally associated with praise and a strong, courageous woman”/YO-dit/femaleYohannes“God is gracious”/yo-HAH-nes/maleYonas“Dove—a gentle symbol of peace”/YO-nas/maleYosef“God will add or increase blessings”/yo-SEF/maleYusuf“God increases or gives abundantly”/YOO-soof/male
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Zahra““Radiant,” “bright,” or “blossoming/flower.””/ZAH-rah/femaleZebib“Sweetness and abundance”/zeh-BEEB/femaleZekarias“Remembered by God”/zeh-kah-ree-YAS/maleZelalem“Everlasting; forever enduring”/zeh-LAH-lem/maleZeleke“Resilient and steadfast”/zeh-LEH-keh/maleZemedkun“May he be surrounded by family and loving kin”/zeh-med-KOON/maleZena“Good news and a joyful announcement”/ZEH-nah/anyZeneb“Rain and renewal; a welcome blessing”/ZEH-neb/maleZenebech“Rain-bringer; a welcome blessing after dry days”/zeh-neh-BECH/femaleZeray“One who plants seeds of promise and a fruitful future”/zeh-RYE/maleZerfu“A child who carries forward a cherished family heritage”/ZEHR-foo/maleZergaw““He spread/extended it,” from the Amharic verb zärägga (“to spread, stretch out, extend”).”/zehr-GOW/maleZerihun“May he grow and flourish abundantly”/zeh-ree-HOON/maleZeritu“A hopeful name for a child whose family and blessings will flourish”/zeh-ree-TOO/femaleZeru“A fruitful beginning and the promise of growth”/ZEH-roo/maleZewde“My crown; deeply treasured”/ZEH-weh-deh/anyZewditu“Her crown; a beloved and honored child”/zeh-WOO-dee-too/femaleZewdu“His crown; a child cherished as royalty”/ZEH-woo-doo/maleZinash“May she be honored and remembered with affection”/zee-NASH/femaleZufan““Throne” or “royal seat.””/zoo-FAHN/female