Amharic boy names.
412 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
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/maleAbebe“He blossomed”/ah-BEH-beh/maleAbenet“Example; model; exemplar.”/ah-beh-NET/maleAbiy“Great or distinguished”/ah-BEEY/maleAdane“He saved or rescued”/ah-DAH-neh/maleAddis“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/maleAdmasu“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/maleAfework“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/maleAkalu“His very being or embodied presence”/ah-KAH-loo/maleAklilu“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/maleAlemu“Of the world; belonging to the world”/ah-LEH-moo/maleAlene“We have.”/ah-LEH-neh/anyAlula“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/maleAmha“Strength and power”/AHM-hah/maleAmin“A trustworthy and dependable man”/ah-MEEN/maleAmsalu“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/maleAregawi“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/maleAsefa“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/maleAsrat“A sacred offering or tenth portion”/ahs-RAT/maleAssefa“He made greater or more abundant”/ah-SSEH-fah/maleAweke“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/maleAyenew“We saw him / we have seen him.”/ah-yeh-NEW/maleAynalem“The eye of the world; one who sees widely and wisely”/eye-nah-LEM/maleBahir“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/maleBantayehu“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/maleBefekadu“By his will or according to his purpose”/beh-feh-KAH-doo/maleBekele“He has blossomed and flourished”/beh-KEH-leh/maleBelachew“He ate them.”/be-LA-chew/maleBelay“Above; outstanding and elevated”/beh-LIE/maleBelayneh“You are elevated and exceptional”/beh-LIE-neh/maleBelete“He has excelled and gone beyond”/beh-LEH-teh/maleBereket“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/maleBetselot“Surrounded by prayer and loving hope”/beh-tseh-LOHT/anyBeyene“A name associated with strength and dignity”/beh-YEH-neh/maleBinyam“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/maleBiru“Bright; shining.”/BI-roo/maleBiruk“Blessed and fortunate”/bee-ROOK/maleBisrat“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/maleBogale“A strong and victorious person”/boh-GAH-leh/maleDagim“Again; a joyful new beginning”/DAH-gim/maleDagmawi“The second-born; a treasured second child”/dag-MAH-wee/maleDagnew“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/maleDegefu““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/maleDemeke“He has brightened; a radiant and uplifting presence”/deh-MEH-keh/maleDemelash““His replacement/substitute,” or “one who replaces him.””/deh-meh-LAHSH/maleDereje“He has grown in wisdom and maturity”/deh-REH-jeh/maleDesalegn“I am happy; a child who brings joy”/deh-SAH-legn/maleDesta“Joy; happiness”/DES-tah/anyDinku“A remarkable and wonderful child”/DIN-koo/maleEden“Eden; a place of delight and paradise”/EE-den/anyEgziabher“God; a name expressing reverence for the Lord”/eg-zee-AH-bher/maleElshadai“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/maleEmiru“A traditional Ethiopian name associated with princely dignity and honor”/eh-MEE-roo/maleEndale“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/maleEphrem“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/maleEskinder“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/maleEwketu“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/maleEyoel“Joel; “the Lord is God””/eh-YOH-el/maleFanta“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/maleFikadu“May his wishes and purpose be fulfilled”/fi-KAH-doo/maleFikir“Love and affection”/fi-KEER/anyFikre“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/maleFikreyesus“Love of Jesus”/FIK-reh-YEH-soos/maleFilimon“Affectionate and loving”/fi-lee-MON/maleFisseha“Joy and gladness”/fi-SEH-hah/maleFitsum“Wholeness, excellence and perfection”/FIT-soom/maleFitwi“Just, fair, or upright”/FIT-wee/maleFrehiwot“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/maleGashaw“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/maleGetachew“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/maleHabtamu“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/maleHager“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/maleHamle“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/maleHassan“Good, handsome, or admirable; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”/HAS-san/maleHidar“Hidar, marking the month in which the child was born.”/HEE-dahr/anyHikmat“A child blessed with wisdom and good judgment”/HIK-maht/anyHiwot“Life”/hee-WOHT/anyHussein“Good or beautiful; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”/hoo-SAYN/maleIbrahim“Father of multitudes, a hopeful name for a child surrounded by love”/ib-rah-HEEM/maleIdris“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/anyIlias“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/maleIsa“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/maleIsrael“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/maleJabir“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/maleJawhar“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/maleJibril“A heavenly messenger and bearer of good news”/JIB-reel/maleJihad“A determined person who strives for what is right and worthwhile”/jee-HAHD/maleJuma“A child associated with the blessings and joy of gathering together”/JOO-mah/maleJunaid“A brave young person with a courageous heart”/joo-NAYD/maleKassa“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/maleKebede“He has grown in greatness and strength”/keh-BEH-deh/maleKebour“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/maleKidus“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/anyKonjo“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/anyLamesgen“Let me praise; a name expressing gratitude”/lah-MES-gen/maleLealem“For the world; a child with a generous place in the world”/leh-AH-lem/maleLema“Cultivated, flourishing, or thriving”/LEH-mah/maleLemma“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/maleLidetu“His birth; a cherished child whose arrival is celebrated”/lee-DEH-too/maleLiyou“Unique, special, and wonderfully distinct”/lee-YOO/anyLul“Pearl; a precious treasure”/LOOL/anyMamo“A traditional Ethiopian given name whose exact original sense is not certain, but which is warmly established in use”/MAH-moh/maleMatewos“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/maleMebratu“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/maleMedhin“A saving and healing presence”/MEHD-hin/maleMehari“Merciful and compassionate”/meh-HAH-ree/maleMekonnen“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/maleMeron“Joy—a bright name celebrating the happiness of a new child.”/MEH-ron/anyMesay“One who resembles or takes after someone beloved”/meh-SIGH/maleMesfin“A noble and dignified son”/MES-feen/maleMeskel“The cross, a strong Christian symbol of faith”/MES-kel/maleMezmur“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/maleMillion“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/maleMisgana“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/maleMulugeta“Complete victory and success”/moo-loo-GEH-tah/maleNahom“Comfort and consolation”/NAH-hom/maleNaod“A distinguished royal name from Ethiopian history”/NAH-od/maleNatan“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/maleNigatu“His dawn; the promise of a bright beginning”/nee-GAH-too/maleNigus“King, a name of leadership and authority”/NEE-goos/maleNigusu“His king; a name carrying royal strength and honor”/nee-GOO-soo/maleObadiah“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/malePankratos“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/maleQidus“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/maleRafi“Exalted, honored, and held in high esteem”/RAH-fee/maleRaguel“A friend of God”/rah-goo-EL/maleRamadan“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/maleRayan“Fresh, flourishing, and abundantly blessed”/RYE-yan/maleReta“One who triumphs and overcomes”/REH-tah/maleRohobot“A life of spaciousness, freedom, and abundance”/roh-hoh-BOT/anyRuel“A friend of God”/roo-EL/maleRufael“God has healed”/roo-fah-EL/maleSabir“A patient and resilient man”/sah-BEER/maleSahle“Mercy or compassion”/SAH-leh/maleSalim“A man who brings peace and security”/sah-LEEM/maleSebhat“Praise or praise to God”/SEB-hat/maleSeifu“His sword; a strong and protective name”/SAY-foo/maleSelam“Peace”/seh-LAHM/anySelamawi“A peaceful and calm person”/seh-lah-MAH-wee/maleSewnet“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/maleShiferaw“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/maleSintayehu“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/maleStefanos“Crown or wreath of honor”/steh-FAH-nos/maleSurafel“A seraph or heavenly angel”/soo-rah-FEL/maleTadele“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/maleTamene“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/maleTesema“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/maleTewabew“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/anyTilahun“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/maleTomas“The Amharic form of Thomas, traditionally associated with a twin”/toh-MAHS/maleTsedey“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/maleTsehay“A radiant child who brings warmth and light.”/tseh-HIGH/anyUmer“Long life and flourishing”/oo-MER/maleUrael“God is my light”/oo-rah-EL/maleUsman“A respected traditional Muslim name associated with dignity and strength”/oos-MAN/maleUziel“God is my strength”/oo-zee-EL/maleUziyas“The Lord is my strength”/oo-zee-YAS/maleWegene“My kinsman or my beloved relative”/weh-GEH-neh/anyWogayehu“A traditional Ethiopian personal name associated with heritage and identity”/woh-gah-YEH-hoo/maleWoldegebriel“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/maleWorq“Gold, expressing preciousness, prosperity, and lasting worth”/work/anyWosene“He has decided—a name expressing determination”/woh-SEH-neh/maleWossen“Boundary or limit—a name suggesting strength, steadiness, and purpose”/woh-SUN/maleWubetu“His beauty—a lovely name celebrating grace”/woo-beh-TOO/maleWubneh“You are beautiful—a warm blessing of admiration”/woob-NEH/maleWubshet“Beautiful and radiant”/woob-SHET/maleWudneh“You are dear and precious”/wood-NEH/maleYacob“May God protect and strengthen him, the Ethiopian form of Jacob”/YAH-kob/maleYasin“A name associated with the Qur’anic prophet Jonah and traditionally linked with devotion”/YAH-seen/maleYekunoamlak“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/maleYenealem“My world—a loving name for a much-cherished child”/yeh-neh-AH-lem/anyYilma“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/maleYisak“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/maleYohannes“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/maleZekarias“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/maleZeray“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/maleZeru“A fruitful beginning and the promise of growth”/ZEH-roo/maleZewde“My crown; deeply treasured”/ZEH-weh-deh/anyZewdu“His crown; a child cherished as royalty”/ZEH-woo-doo/male