Ethiopia Baby Names

190 names of Ethiopia origin

Boy Names

God is with us.

The one who brings light

Unique, first born

a name associated with happiness.

the one who is alive

one who has come from the earth or land

the one who is peaceful

እርሚያስ

The name is derived from a variation of Jeremiah, meaning 'Yahweh has exalted'.

he is a gift from God

He who is a servant of God.

king, ruler; powerful leader

Dedicated, consecrated

The one who brings blessings

The one who is blessed or favored by God

The one who is like an angel

covenant or promise

He who is destined to be great

God has delivered.

One who can be a messenger or a leader

son of the wise

He who has been shown favor

To bring about change

ሰናይ - 'The new one'

power of the Trinity

To plant or root

to be lifted up

To be given or bestowed

to shine, brightness

דּוֹד, a form of the name Jonah, which means 'dove'.

God is gracious

He is (or has) been made; one who is created.

God is gracious

one who brings joy

God's messenger or angel

Girl Names

derived from the ethnic group of Ethiopia, referring to their language and culture

Land of the people

The one who is gifted or blessed

Betselot means 'daughter of the house' or 'daughter of wealth'.

one who is different or unique

Paradise, heaven

Translates to 'life'.

Derived from 'Hewan', meaning 'life'.

Meaning 'a gift from God'.

God's plan or God's intention

a housekeeper or one who is diligent

Happy or Prosperous

One who is loved.

sublime or magnificent

She who is favored by God

a radiant light

An Amharic name meaning ‘we are happy together’.

the one who is beautiful

Meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant'.

born during the rainy season

God's gift; name of a saint.

the one who is enlightened

Unisex Names

the divine gift or blessing

The name means 'first born'.

A woman who is advantageous or who has gained some benefit

Meaning 'to inspire' or 'to be inspired'

He who inspires awe