Amharic girl names.
264 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abeba“Blossom—a cheerful name suggesting a child who brings beauty and new happiness into the family.”/ah-BEH-bah/femaleAbebech“She blossomed”/ah-BEH-bech/femaleAdanech“She saved or rescued”/ah-DAH-nech/femaleAddis“New; fresh beginnings”/AH-dis/anyAdila“A fair-minded and upright woman”/ah-DEE-lah/femaleAdunya“The world; worldly life.”/ah-DOON-ya/femaleAisha“Alive, vibrant, and full of life”/EYE-shah/femaleAklile“My crown.”/ahk-LEE-leh/femaleAlem“The world; a name expressing wide hopes and possibility”/AH-lem/anyAlemnesh“You are my world”/ah-lem-NESH/femaleAlemtsahay“Sun of the world”/ah-lem-tsah-HIGH/femaleAlene“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/femaleAman“Peace and security”/AH-mahn/anyAmarech“She is beautiful”/ah-MAH-rech/femaleAmelework“Golden character; character/nature of gold.”/ah-meh-leh-WORK/femaleAmina“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/femaleAnisa“Friendly and companionable”/ah-NEE-sah/femaleAregash“You have made things firm and secure”/ah-reh-GASH/femaleArsema“A revered Christian saint’s name”/ar-SEH-mah/femaleAsnakech“She made [it/someone] beautiful.”/ah-snah-KECH/femaleAster“Star”/AH-stehr/femaleAtsede“Flower or blossom”/ah-TSEH-deh/femaleAyelech“She saw or has seen”/ah-YEH-lech/femaleAynadis“New eye; new vision.”/eye-NAH-dis/femaleAynesh“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/femaleBanchiamlak“God is with you”/ban-chee-AM-lak/femaleBayush“A joyful name expressing that life has been seen and experienced”/bah-YOOSH/femaleBekelech“She has blossomed and flourished”/beh-KEH-lech/femaleBelaynesh“You are elevated and exceptional”/beh-LIE-nesh/femaleBeletech“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/anyBetelhem“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/anyBeza“Redemption; a precious source of saving grace”/BEH-zah/femaleBirtukan“Orange; bright, joyful, and sweet”/beer-too-KAHN/femaleBirukt“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/femaleBizunesh“Abundant, cherished, and richly blessed”/bee-zoo-NESH/femaleBlen“A radiant, glowing presence”/BLEHN/femaleChereka“Moon — a bright, gentle name associated with beauty and light”/chuh-ruh-KAH/femaleDagmawit“The second-born; a treasured second child”/dag-MAH-wit/femaleDebritu“Meaning uncertain; do not assign “a strong and resilient woman” as a literal meaning.”/deh-BREE-too/femaleDelnesh“A cherished traditional name associated with happiness and well-being”/del-NESH/femaleDerartu“A traditional Ethiopian woman’s name, warmly associated with strength and achievement”/deh-RAHR-too/femaleDesalech“You have brought joy, a tender celebration of a much-loved daughter.”/deh-sah-LECH/femaleDeset“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/femaleEden“Eden; a place of delight and paradise”/EE-den/anyEdjigayehu““I saw much/a great deal.””/eh-jee-gah-YEH-hoo/femaleEleni“A form of Helen, traditionally associated with light and radiance”/eh-LEH-nee/femaleElizabet“Elizabeth; “God is my oath””/eh-lee-za-BET/femaleEmbet“Lady or noblewoman, warmly honoring her dignity”/EM-bet/femaleEmebet“Lady or noblewoman; a dignified and cherished daughter”/eh-meh-BET/femaleEmnet“Faith; a name expressing trust, hope, and spiritual strength”/EM-net/femaleEnat“Mother; a warm name honoring nurture, love, and family”/EH-nat/femaleEnku“A precious jewel; someone treasured dearly”/EN-koo/femaleEskedar“A feminine Ethiopian form of Alexander, associated with protecting and defending”/es-keh-DAR/femaleEtenesh“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/femaleEyerusalem“Jerusalem, a name recalling the holy city and its spiritual heritage”/eh-yeh-roo-sa-LEM/femaleFana“Light that brightens the way”/FAH-nah/femaleFanaye“My light and source of brightness”/fah-nah-YEH/femaleFasika“Easter, the season of renewal and joyful hope”/fah-SEE-kah/anyFelekech“A girl who flourishes and blossoms”/feh-LEH-kech/femaleFetlework“Golden thread; a precious and beautiful child”/FET-leh-work/femaleFeven“February.”/FEH-ven/femaleFikir“Love and affection”/fi-KEER/anyFikirte“A beloved child, cherished with love”/fi-KEER-teh/femaleFikret“Love, tenderness and affection”/FIK-ret/femaleFirdawsi“Paradise; a life filled with beauty and peace”/feer-DAW-see/femaleFiyori“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/anyFreweini“Fruit of the vine; a symbol of abundance and blessing”/freh-WAY-nee/femaleFrezer“Fruit and seed; by extension, offspring or fruitfulness.”/FREH-zer/femaleGenet“Paradise—a joyful name for a beloved child”/geh-NET/femaleGenzebe“My wealth; my money or treasure.”/gen-zeh-BEH/femaleHabiba“Beloved and dearly cherished”/ha-BEE-bah/femaleHadas“New or fresh”/HAH-dahs/femaleHager“Country, homeland, or nation”/HAH-ger/anyHaimanot“Faith or religious devotion”/high-mah-NOHT/anyHakima“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/anyHana“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/femaleHawa“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/anyIbtisam“Smile, celebrating the happiness and warmth a child brings”/ib-ti-SAHM/femaleIhsan“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/femaleIman“Faith, trust, and a heart grounded in belief”/ee-MAHN/anyIntisar“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/femaleIsra“Night journey, a name associated with a wondrous spiritual journey”/ISS-rah/femaleJannat“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/femaleJemila“A beautiful person with a warm and gracious spirit”/jeh-MEE-lah/femaleJihan“A person with a broad spirit and a world of promise ahead”/jee-HAHN/femaleJuwairiya“A cherished young woman with a gentle and dignified spirit”/joo-WAY-ree-yah/femaleKalkidan“A child of promise and faithful love”/kahl-kee-DAHN/femaleKebebush“You are held in love and protection”/keh-beh-BOOSH/femaleKebedech“She has grown in greatness and strength”/keh-BEH-dech/femaleKidist“Holy, pure, and deeply cherished”/kee-DIST/femaleKidusan“One among the holy and blessed”/kee-doo-SAHN/anyKiremt“A life-giving name evoking rain, renewal, and green growing things”/kee-REHMT/anyKokeb“A shining star in the family”/koh-KEB/anyKonjit“Beautiful and lovely”/kohn-JEET/femaleKonjo“Beautiful, lovely, and pleasing”/KON-jo/anyKumelachew“One who brings people together in harmony”/koo-meh-LAH-chew/anyLamrot“Her desire; her wish.”/lam-ROT/femaleLemlem“Fresh, green, and flourishing”/LEHM-lehm/femaleLidet“Birth, renewal, or a joyful new beginning”/lee-DEHT/femaleLisanework“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/femaleMagdalena“Woman from Magdala.”/mag-dah-LEH-nah/femaleMahlet“A joyful hymn of praise”/MAH-let/femaleMaryam“Mary, the revered mother of Jesus”/mah-ree-AHM/femaleMastewal“Wisdom, understanding, and good judgment”/mas-teh-WAL/femaleMeaza“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/femaleMedhanit“Healing, rescue, and salvation”/med-hah-NEET/femaleMeheret“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/femaleMenen“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/anyMeselu“Likeness; resemblance.”/meh-SEH-loo/femaleMeseret“A strong foundation for life”/meh-SEH-ret/femaleMeskerem“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/femaleMihret“Mercy, compassion, and loving-kindness”/MIH-ret/anyMilki“Success, achievement, or good fortune (an Oromo/Afaan Oromo term, rather than Amharic).”/MIL-kee/femaleMirt“Produce, yield, or harvest.”/MEERT/femaleMisgana“Thanksgiving and grateful praise to God”/mis-GAH-nah/anyMulu“Whole, complete, and fulfilled”/MOO-loo/anyMuluemebet“A complete or whole lady/woman.”/moo-loo-eh-meh-BET/femaleMulunesh“You are complete and whole”/moo-loo-NESH/femaleMuluwork“Pure gold; a precious and deeply treasured child”/moo-loo-WORK/femaleNafisa“Precious, refined, and dearly valued”/nah-FEE-sah/femaleNardos“A fragrant flowering plant, evoking beauty and grace”/NAR-dos/femaleNetsanet“Freedom and the strength to live openly”/net-sa-NET/femaleNigist“Queen; a name of dignity and leadership”/nee-GIST/femaleNuhamin“Comforted and cherished”/noo-ha-MEEN/femalePaskal“Connected with Easter and the joy of renewal”/PAHS-kahl/anyPriskilla“A cherished and venerable woman”/pris-KIL-lah/femaleQaletsion“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/femaleRabia“Fresh and renewing like springtime”/RAH-bee-ah/femaleRahel“A gentle, cherished one”/RAH-hel/femaleRahma“Mercy, compassion, and tenderness”/RAH-mah/femaleRashida“Wisely guided and flourishing in the right direction”/rah-SHEE-dah/femaleRebeka“Captivating and warmly cherished”/reh-BEH-kah/femaleRediet“A source of help and blessing”/reh-dee-ET/femaleRida“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/femaleRuhama“She has received mercy; shown mercy.”/roo-HAH-mah/femaleRukiya“One who rises in honor and grace”/roo-KEE-yah/femaleSabira“A patient and resilient woman”/sah-BEE-rah/femaleSafiya“Pure-hearted and sincere”/sah-FEE-yah/femaleSahlework“Gold of mercy, suggesting preciousness and blessing”/SAH-leh-work/femaleSalima“A peaceful and protected woman”/sah-LEE-mah/femaleSamrawit“She has prospered and flourished”/sam-rah-WEET/femaleSara“Princess; noblewoman”/SAH-rah/femaleSeble“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/femaleSelam“Peace”/seh-LAHM/anySelamawit“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/anyShewit“Beautiful and graceful”/SHEH-weet/femaleShukri“Thanks or gratitude”/SHOOK-ree/anySimegn““Hear/listen to me” (Amharic ስማኝ), not “remember me.””/see-MEGN/femaleSofia“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/femaleSuad“Happiness, good fortune, and joy”/soo-AHD/femaleTabitha“A graceful gazelle, suggesting beauty and liveliness”/TAB-ih-tha/femaleTaitu“Traditionally associated with the sun; often glossed simply as “sun.””/TAI-too/femaleTenagnework““He found gold” (ተናኘ ወርቅ).”/teh-nag-neh-WORK/femaleTesfa“Hope, optimism, and trust in God”/TES-fah/anyTewabech“She is beautiful and lovely”/teh-wah-BECH/femaleTigabu“A diligent person who keeps going with patience”/tee-GAH-boo/anyTigist“A patient, steady, and resilient woman.”/tee-GIST/femaleTiru“A good-hearted and kind person.”/TEE-roo/anyTirunesh“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/femaleTsedal“A bright, radiant presence”/tseh-DAHL/femaleTsedey“The freshness, renewal, and promise of spring”/tseh-DAY/anyTsega“Grace, blessing, and goodness.”/TSEH-gah/anyTsegereda“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/femaleWegene“My kinsman or my beloved relative”/weh-GEH-neh/anyWoineshet“Grape-like and graceful, evoking sweetness and abundance”/woy-neh-SHET/femaleWorknesh“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/femaleWubet“Beauty, grace, and charm”/woo-BET/femaleWubit“Beauty and loveliness”/WOO-bit/femaleWubnesh“You are beautiful and beloved”/woob-NESH/femaleWudase“Praise—a name expressing gratitude and admiration”/woo-DAH-seh/femaleWuditu“Beloved and cherished”/woo-DEE-too/femaleWudnesh“You are dear and precious”/wood-NESH/femaleYalemzerf“Literally “branch/sector of the world” (or “the world’s branch”); its intended personal-name sense may vary.”/yah-lem-ZERF/femaleYeabsira““Her good news,” from Amharic bəsra/bisra, “good news.””/yeh-ab-SEE-rah/femaleYemanech““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/femaleYirgalem““May the world be calm/at peace.””/yeer-gah-LEM/femaleYodit“Judith, traditionally associated with praise and a strong, courageous woman”/YO-dit/femaleZahra““Radiant,” “bright,” or “blossoming/flower.””/ZAH-rah/femaleZebib“Sweetness and abundance”/zeh-BEEB/femaleZena“Good news and a joyful announcement”/ZEH-nah/anyZenebech“Rain-bringer; a welcome blessing after dry days”/zeh-neh-BECH/femaleZeritu“A hopeful name for a child whose family and blessings will flourish”/zeh-ree-TOO/femaleZewde“My crown; deeply treasured”/ZEH-weh-deh/anyZewditu“Her crown; a beloved and honored child”/zeh-WOO-dee-too/femaleZinash“May she be honored and remembered with affection”/zee-NASH/femaleZufan““Throne” or “royal seat.””/zoo-FAHN/female