Amharic names.
628 verified names from Ethiopia — each with its meaning, its sound, and its traditional spelling.
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Abatboy“A direct, affectionate tribute to one’s father and family roots.”/ah-BAHT/Abayboy“A strong, enduring name inspired by Ethiopia’s great river”/ah-BY/Abdullahboy“Servant (or worshipper) of God.”/ab-DOOL-lah/Abebagirl“Blossom—a cheerful name suggesting a child who brings beauty and new happiness into the family.”/ah-BEH-bah/Abebeboy“He blossomed”/ah-BEH-beh/Abebechgirl“She blossomed”/ah-BEH-bech/Abenetboy“Example; model; exemplar.”/ah-beh-NET/Abiyboy“Great or distinguished”/ah-BEEY/Adaneboy“He saved or rescued”/ah-DAH-neh/Adanechgirl“She saved or rescued”/ah-DAH-nech/Addisboy or girl“New; fresh beginnings”/AH-dis/Addisuboy“The new one; a child who brings a fresh beginning”/ah-DI-soo/Adilboy“A fair-minded and upright man”/ah-DEEL/Adilagirl“A fair-minded and upright woman”/ah-DEE-lah/Admasuboy“Strong, precious, and resilient like a diamond”/ad-MAH-soo/Adugnaboy“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-DOOG-nah/Adunyagirl“The world; worldly life.”/ah-DOON-ya/Afeworkboy“A golden voice or a person whose words are precious”/ah-feh-WORK/Afeworkiboy“A person whose words are golden and precious”/ah-feh-WOR-kee/Ahmedboy“Most praised; highly commendable.”/AH-med/Aishagirl“Alive, vibrant, and full of life”/EYE-shah/Akaluboy“His very being or embodied presence”/ah-KAH-loo/Aklilegirl“My crown.”/ahk-LEE-leh/Akliluboy“His crown; a child held in honor”/ahk-LEE-loo/Aklogboy“A name associated with wisdom and learning”/ah-KLOG/Alazarboy“Eleazar; God has helped”/ah-lah-ZAR/Alemboy or girl“The world; a name expressing wide hopes and possibility”/AH-lem/Alemayehuboy“One who has seen the world”/ah-lem-ah-YEH-hoo/Alemneshgirl“You are my world”/ah-lem-NESH/Alemtsahaygirl“Sun of the world”/ah-lem-tsah-HIGH/Alemuboy“Of the world; belonging to the world”/ah-LEH-moo/Aleneboy or girl“We have.”/ah-LEH-neh/Alganeshgirl“Your bed.”/al-gah-NESH/Almazgirl“A precious and wonderfully strong spirit”/ahl-MAHZ/Altayegirl“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/al-TAH-yeh/Alulaboy“Wing.”/ah-LOO-lah/Amanboy or girl“Peace and security”/AH-mahn/Amanuelboy“God is with us”/ah-mahn-oo-EL/Amareboy“He became beautiful”/ah-MAH-reh/Amarechgirl“She is beautiful”/ah-MAH-rech/Ameleworkgirl“Golden character; character/nature of gold.”/ah-meh-leh-WORK/Amhaboy“Strength and power”/AHM-hah/Aminboy“A trustworthy and dependable man”/ah-MEEN/Aminagirl“A trustworthy and faithful woman”/ah-MEE-nah/Amiragirl“Princess; female commander or leader.”/ah-MEE-rah/Amlesetgirl“God has restored/returned her.”/am-leh-SET/Amsalegirl“My likeness; my image; example.”/am-SAH-leh/Amsaluboy“His image or likeness”/ahm-SAH-loo/Anbesawboy“The lion; brave and strong-hearted”/ahm-beh-SAW/Anbessaboy“Lion; a bold and courageous child”/ahm-BESS-ah/Andualemboy“One world; a name expressing unity and wholeness”/ahn-doo-AH-lem/Anisagirl“Friendly and companionable”/ah-NEE-sah/Aregashgirl“You have made things firm and secure”/ah-reh-GASH/Aregawiboy“Steadfast and firm”/ah-reh-GAH-wee/Aronboy“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-RON/Arsemagirl“A revered Christian saint’s name”/ar-SEH-mah/Asefaboy“One who grows in strength and achievement”/ah-SEH-fah/Asegedboy“One who inspires reverence”/ah-SEH-ged/Asfawboy“He expanded or increased”/ahs-FAW/Ashenafiboy“Victorious; a winner”/ah-sheh-NAH-fee/Asnakeboy“A name associated with making beautiful or bringing beauty into the world”/ahs-NAH-keh/Asnakechgirl“She made [it/someone] beautiful.”/ah-snah-KECH/Asratboy“A sacred offering or tenth portion”/ahs-RAT/Assefaboy“He made greater or more abundant”/ah-SSEH-fah/Astergirl“Star”/AH-stehr/Atsedegirl“Flower or blossom”/ah-TSEH-deh/Awekeboy“He knows or he understands—a thoughtful and perceptive name”/ah-WEH-keh/Ayalewboy“One who sees clearly and attentively”/ah-yah-LEW/Ayeleboy“He saw or has seen”/ah-YEH-leh/Ayelechgirl“She saw or has seen”/ah-YEH-lech/Ayenewboy“We saw him / we have seen him.”/ah-yeh-NEW/Aynadisgirl“New eye; new vision.”/eye-NAH-dis/Aynalemboy“The eye of the world; one who sees widely and wisely”/eye-nah-LEM/Ayneshgirl“You are my eye; a precious one to cherish”/eye-NESH/Azebgirl“The south; traditionally associated with the Queen of Sheba”/AH-zeb/Azmeragirl“Harvest and seasonal abundance”/az-MEH-rah/
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Bahirboy“Sea; vast and enduring”/BAH-heer/Balchaboy“A historic Ethiopian name associated with strength and distinction”/BAHL-chah/Bamlakboy“By God’s grace”/BAHM-lahk/Banchiamlakgirl“God is with you”/ban-chee-AM-lak/Bantayehuboy“Likely “let it be yours,” if representing the Amharic expression ባንተ ይሁን (Banteyhun).”/ban-tah-YEH-hoo/Barnabasboy“A source of encouragement and comfort to others”/BAR-na-bas/Bayushgirl“A joyful name expressing that life has been seen and experienced”/bah-YOOSH/Befekaduboy“By his will or according to his purpose”/beh-feh-KAH-doo/Bekeleboy“He has blossomed and flourished”/beh-KEH-leh/Bekelechgirl“She has blossomed and flourished”/beh-KEH-lech/Belachewboy“He ate them.”/be-LA-chew/Belayboy“Above; outstanding and elevated”/beh-LIE/Belaynehboy“You are elevated and exceptional”/beh-LIE-neh/Belayneshgirl“You are elevated and exceptional”/beh-LIE-nesh/Beleteboy“He has excelled and gone beyond”/beh-LEH-teh/Beletechgirl“She has excelled and gone beyond”/beh-LEH-tech/Bereketboy or girl“A blessing and gift from God”/beh-reh-KET/Berhanboy or girl“A bright light bringing hope and warmth”/behr-HAHN/Berhaneboy“My light, with the warm sense of divine guidance”/ber-HAH-neh/Berhanuboy“May God’s light shine through him”/ber-HAH-noo/Betelhemgirl“Bethlehem; a name rich with Christian heritage”/beh-tehl-HEHM/Betelihemgirl“Bethlehem, traditionally understood as the house of bread—a warm symbol of home and belonging.”/beh-teh-lee-HEM/Bethelgirl“House of God.”/BEH-thel/Betigirl“Betty, an English diminutive of Elizabeth.”/BEH-tee/Betselotboy or girl“Surrounded by prayer and loving hope”/beh-tseh-LOHT/Beyeneboy“A name associated with strength and dignity”/beh-YEH-neh/Bezagirl“Redemption; a precious source of saving grace”/BEH-zah/Binyamboy“Benjamin; a cherished son”/bin-YAHM/Birhaneboy“My light; a bright blessing in the family”/beer-HAH-neh/Birhanuboy“His light; radiant and full of hope”/beer-HAH-noo/Birtukangirl“Orange; bright, joyful, and sweet”/beer-too-KAHN/Biruboy“Bright; shining.”/BI-roo/Birukboy“Blessed and fortunate”/bee-ROOK/Biruktgirl“A blessed and fortunate woman”/bee-ROOKT/Biruktawitgirl“Blessed and beautiful, a loving name for a daughter whose birth is treasured.”/bee-rook-TAH-wit/Bisratboy“Good news; glad tidings.”/BIS-raht/Bitewboy“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/Bizuneshgirl“Abundant, cherished, and richly blessed”/bee-zoo-NESH/Blengirl“A radiant, glowing presence”/BLEHN/Bogaleboy“A strong and victorious person”/boh-GAH-leh/
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Dagimboy“Again; a joyful new beginning”/DAH-gim/Dagmawiboy“The second-born; a treasured second child”/dag-MAH-wee/Dagmawitgirl“The second-born; a treasured second child”/dag-MAH-wit/Dagnewboy“A name associated with seeing and understanding”/DAHG-nyew/Damtewboy““Listen to him.””/DAHM-tew/Dawitboy“Beloved”/DAH-wit/Debebeboy“He has blossomed and flourished”/deh-BEH-beh/Debritugirl“Meaning uncertain; do not assign “a strong and resilient woman” as a literal meaning.”/deh-BREE-too/Degefuboy““They supported him” or “they upheld him.””/deh-GEH-foo/Deguboy“The good and kind one”/DEH-goo/Dejeneboy“My support; a dependable and cherished child”/deh-JEH-neh/Delneshgirl“A cherished traditional name associated with happiness and well-being”/del-NESH/Demekeboy“He has brightened; a radiant and uplifting presence”/deh-MEH-keh/Demelashboy““His replacement/substitute,” or “one who replaces him.””/deh-meh-LAHSH/Derartugirl“A traditional Ethiopian woman’s name, warmly associated with strength and achievement”/deh-RAHR-too/Derejeboy“He has grown in wisdom and maturity”/deh-REH-jeh/Desalechgirl“You have brought joy, a tender celebration of a much-loved daughter.”/deh-sah-LECH/Desalegnboy“I am happy; a child who brings joy”/deh-SAH-legn/Desetgirl“Happiness and delight—a warm name for a much-loved daughter.”/DEH-set/Destaboy or girl“Joy; happiness”/DES-tah/Dinkineshgirl“You are wonderful; a truly remarkable girl”/din-ki-NESH/Dinkuboy“A remarkable and wonderful child”/DIN-koo/
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Edenboy or girl“Eden; a place of delight and paradise”/EE-den/Edjigayehugirl““I saw much/a great deal.””/eh-jee-gah-YEH-hoo/Egziabherboy“God; a name expressing reverence for the Lord”/eg-zee-AH-bher/Elenigirl“A form of Helen, traditionally associated with light and radiance”/eh-LEH-nee/Elizabetgirl“Elizabeth; “God is my oath””/eh-lee-za-BET/Elshadaiboy“El Shaddai; God Almighty, expressing divine protection and strength”/el-sha-DYE/Emanuelboy“God is with us; a name expressing divine closeness”/eh-man-oo-EL/Embetgirl“Lady or noblewoman, warmly honoring her dignity”/EM-bet/Emebetgirl“Lady or noblewoman; a dignified and cherished daughter”/eh-meh-BET/Emiruboy“A traditional Ethiopian name associated with princely dignity and honor”/eh-MEE-roo/Emnetgirl“Faith; a name expressing trust, hope, and spiritual strength”/EM-net/Enatgirl“Mother; a warm name honoring nurture, love, and family”/EH-nat/Endaleboy“A traditional Ethiopian name expressing continuity with a family or community”/en-DAH-leh/Endalewboy“A traditional Ethiopian name expressing steadfast presence and belonging”/en-da-LEW/Endeshawboy““As he wishes” or “according to his desire.””/en-deh-SHAW/Enkugirl“A precious jewel; someone treasured dearly”/EN-koo/Ephremboy“A form of Ephraim, traditionally associated with fruitfulness and flourishing”/EH-frem/Ermiasboy“Jeremiah; traditionally understood as “the Lord exalts””/er-mee-AS/Esayasboy“Isaiah; “the Lord is salvation””/eh-SAH-yas/Eshetuboy“A traditional Ethiopian name associated with newness, freshness, and renewal”/eh-sheh-TOO/Eskedargirl“A feminine Ethiopian form of Alexander, associated with protecting and defending”/es-keh-DAR/Eskinderboy“A form of Alexander, associated with strength and protection”/es-KIN-der/Estifanosboy“Stephen; a name associated with honor and a crown”/es-tee-FAH-nos/Esubalewboy“He is there for me; a name conveying dependable support”/eh-soo-ba-LEW/Eteneshgirl“You are my lady; a tender expression of honor and affection”/eh-teh-NESH/Etsegenetgirl“Tree of paradise; a name suggesting beauty, blessing, and flourishing”/et-seh-geh-NET/Etsehiwotgirl“Tree of life; a beautiful wish for vitality and a long, flourishing life”/et-seh-hee-WOT/Ewketuboy“Knowledge; a child valued for wisdom and understanding”/ew-keh-TOO/Ewnetuboy“Truth; an honest and sincere person”/ew-neh-TOO/Eyasuboy“Joshua; the Lord is salvation”/eh-YAH-soo/Eyerusalemgirl“Jerusalem, a name recalling the holy city and its spiritual heritage”/eh-yeh-roo-sa-LEM/Eyoelboy“Joel; “the Lord is God””/eh-YOH-el/
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Fanagirl“Light that brightens the way”/FAH-nah/Fanayegirl“My light and source of brightness”/fah-nah-YEH/Fantaboy“A replacement or substitute; often a child regarded as coming “in place of” someone or something lost.”/FAN-ta/Fasikaboy or girl“Easter, the season of renewal and joyful hope”/fah-SEE-kah/Fasilboy“A historic Ethiopian Christian name, associated with strength and joyful celebration”/FAH-seel/Fekaduboy“His will, purpose, or good intention”/feh-KAH-doo/Felekeboy“One who flourishes and grows beautifully”/feh-LEH-keh/Felekechgirl“A girl who flourishes and blossoms”/feh-LEH-kech/Fetleworkgirl“Golden thread; a precious and beautiful child”/FET-leh-work/Fevengirl“February.”/FEH-ven/Fikaduboy“May his wishes and purpose be fulfilled”/fi-KAH-doo/Fikirboy or girl“Love and affection”/fi-KEER/Fikirtegirl“A beloved child, cherished with love”/fi-KEER-teh/Fikreboy“My love; a heartfelt expression of affection”/FIK-reh/Fikreabboy“Love of the Father; a name expressing devotion and faith”/FIK-reh-ahb/Fikremariamboy“Love of Mary”/FIK-reh-mah-ree-AHM/Fikreselassieboy“Love of the Holy Trinity”/FIK-reh-seh-LAHS-see/Fikretgirl“Love, tenderness and affection”/FIK-ret/Fikreyesusboy“Love of Jesus”/FIK-reh-YEH-soos/Filimonboy“Affectionate and loving”/fi-lee-MON/Firdawsigirl“Paradise; a life filled with beauty and peace”/feer-DAW-see/Fissehaboy“Joy and gladness”/fi-SEH-hah/Fitsumboy“Wholeness, excellence and perfection”/FIT-soom/Fitwiboy“Just, fair, or upright”/FIT-wee/Fiyorigirl“Flower.”/fee-YOR-ee/Foziagirl“Successful and victorious”/FOH-zee-ah/Frehiwotboy or girl“Fruit of life; a child who brings life and blessing”/freh-hee-WOT/Frewboy“His fruit; the cherished result of blessing and growth”/FREH-oo/Freweinigirl“Fruit of the vine; a symbol of abundance and blessing”/freh-WAY-nee/Frezergirl“Fruit and seed; by extension, offspring or fruitfulness.”/FREH-zer/
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Gashawboy“His shield—a name expressing protection and strength”/GAH-shaw/Gebreboy“A devoted servant; often used as a shortened traditional name”/GEH-breh/Gebregziabherboy“A devoted servant of God”/geh-breh-gzee-AHB-her/Gebrehiwotboy“A servant of life”/geh-breh-HEE-wot/Gebrekidanboy“Servant of the covenant”/geh-breh-ki-DAHN/Gebrekristosboy“Servant of Christ”/geh-breh-KRIS-tos/Gebremariamboy“A devoted servant of Mary”/geh-breh-mah-ree-AHM/Gebremedhinboy“A devoted servant of the Saviour”/geh-breh-MED-hin/Gebremichaelboy“A devoted servant of Michael”/geh-breh-mee-kah-EL/Gebreselassieboy“A devoted servant of the Holy Trinity”/geh-breh-seh-LAHS-see/Gebretensaeboy“A servant of the Resurrection”/geh-breh-ten-SAH-eh/Gebreyesusboy“A devoted servant of Jesus”/geh-breh-YEH-soos/Gebrielboy“God is my strength”/geh-bree-EL/Gebruboy“A devoted servant of God; often used as a shortened traditional name”/GEH-broo/Genetgirl“Paradise—a joyful name for a beloved child”/geh-NET/Genzebegirl“My wealth; my money or treasure.”/gen-zeh-BEH/Getachewboy“Their lord or master”/geh-TAH-chew/Getahunboy“May he become a lord—a name of dignity and aspiration”/geh-TAH-hoon/Getuboy“His lord or master”/GEH-too/Gezahegnboy“He subdued me; he conquered me (also interpretable as “he bought me,” depending on context).”/geh-zah-HEGN/Girmaboy“Majesty, dignity, and greatness”/GEER-mah/Girmayboy“My majesty—a name carrying hopes of greatness”/geer-MY/Giyorgisboy“George, traditionally associated with courage and steadfastness”/gee-YOR-gees/Gizachewboy“One who rules or leads them”/gee-ZAH-chew/Gizawboy“One who rules or leads”/gee-ZOW/
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Habibagirl“Beloved and dearly cherished”/ha-BEE-bah/Habtamuboy“His wealth or the wealthy one”/hab-TAH-moo/Habteboy“Wealth or prosperity”/HAB-teh/Habtemariamboy“The wealth or blessing of Mary”/hab-teh-mah-REE-am/Habtemichaelboy“The wealth or blessing of Michael”/hab-teh-mee-KAH-el/Habtewoldboy“A child who is a blessing or treasure”/hab-teh-WOLD/Hadasgirl“New or fresh”/HAH-dahs/Hagerboy or girl“Country, homeland, or nation”/HAH-ger/Hagosboy“Joy or happiness”/HAH-gos/Haileboy“My strength or his strength”/HAH-lee/Hailemariamboy“The strength of Mary”/high-leh-mah-REE-am/Hailemichaelboy“The strength of Michael”/high-leh-mee-KAH-el/Haileselassieboy“The strength of the Holy Trinity”/high-leh-seh-LAHS-see/Haileyesusboy“The strength of Jesus”/high-leh-YEH-soos/Hailuboy“His strength”/HAH-loo/Haimanotboy or girl“Faith or religious devotion”/high-mah-NOHT/Hakimboy“A wise and thoughtful man”/hah-KEEM/Hakimagirl“A wise and thoughtful woman”/hah-KEE-mah/Halimagirl“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”/ha-LEE-mah/Hamleboy or girl“A warm-season name evoking summer skies and flourishing nature”/HAM-leh/Hamzaboy“Strong, steadfast, or lion-like; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”/HAM-zah/Hanagirl“Grace or favor”/HAH-nah/Hanangirl“Mercy, compassion, or kindness”/HAH-nahn/Hannagirl“Grace, kindness, and a gentle spirit”/HAN-nah/Haregewoyingirl“Grapevine; vine of wine.”/ha-reh-geh-WOY-in/Hassanboy“Good, handsome, or admirable; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”/HAS-san/Hawagirl“Eve; the first woman”/HAH-wah/Haymanotgirl“Faith and a life devoted to God”/high-mah-NOT/Hewangirl“Eve; the mother of humanity”/HEH-wahn/Hidarboy or girl“Hidar, marking the month in which the child was born.”/HEE-dahr/Hikmatboy or girl“A child blessed with wisdom and good judgment”/HIK-maht/Hirutgirl“Liberated or free-spirited”/hee-ROOT/Hiwotboy or girl“Life”/hee-WOHT/Husseinboy“Good or beautiful; an Arabic name used among Ethiopian Muslims”/hoo-SAYN/
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Ibrahimboy“Father of multitudes, a hopeful name for a child surrounded by love”/ib-rah-HEEM/Ibtisamgirl“Smile, celebrating the happiness and warmth a child brings”/ib-ti-SAHM/Idrisboy“The prophet Idris, remembered in Islamic tradition for wisdom and devotion”/ID-ris/Ihsanboy or girl“Goodness and excellence, wishing a child a generous and noble character”/ih-SAHN/Ikramboy or girl“Honor, generosity, and graciousness toward others”/ik-RAHM/Ilhamgirl“Inspiration, a beautiful wish for a child who brings fresh ideas and hope”/il-HAHM/Iliasboy“My God is the Lord, expressing deep faith and devotion”/il-YAHS/Imanboy or girl“Faith, trust, and a heart grounded in belief”/ee-MAHN/Immanuelboy“God is with us, a reassuring and deeply cherished blessing”/im-MAN-yoo-el/Intisargirl“Victory and triumph, celebrating a child who brings strength and joy”/in-ti-SAHR/Iqragirl“Read or recite, associated with learning, wisdom, and a love of knowledge”/IK-rah/Isaboy“Jesus, the beloved name of the central figure of Christianity”/EE-sah/Isaiasboy“The Lord is salvation, a name filled with hope and protection”/eye-ZAY-as/Islamboy“Devotion and submission to God, with associations of peace and wholeness”/iss-LAHM/Ismailboy“God hears, offering comfort and confidence that prayers are received”/iss-mah-EEL/Isragirl“Night journey, a name associated with a wondrous spiritual journey”/ISS-rah/Israelboy“One who strives with God, suggesting courage, perseverance, and spiritual strength”/IZ-rah-el/Iyasuboy“The Lord is salvation, a traditional Ethiopian Christian name rich in faith”/ee-YAH-soo/Iyesusboy“Jesus, or salvation, a profoundly cherished Christian name”/ee-YEH-soos/
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Jabirboy“One who brings comfort and helps make things whole”/JAH-beer/Jafarboy“A life-giving stream and a source of goodness”/JAH-far/Jalalboy“A person of dignity, honor, and greatness”/jah-LAHL/Jalaluddinboy“A person of faith, dignity, and noble character”/jah-LAHL-oo-deen/Jalilboy“A noble and highly honored person”/jah-LEEL/Jamilboy“A handsome and gracious person”/jeh-MEEL/Jannatgirl“A child who brings the peace and joy of paradise”/JAN-nat/Jasmingirl“A child as fragrant, delicate, and lovely as the jasmine flower”/JAZ-min/Jawharboy“A precious and treasured person”/JOW-har/Jemalboy“A beautiful, graceful person”/jeh-MAHL/Jemaluddinboy“A person whose character brings beauty and honor to their faith”/jeh-MAHL-oo-deen/Jemilagirl“A beautiful person with a warm and gracious spirit”/jeh-MEE-lah/Jibrilboy“A heavenly messenger and bearer of good news”/JIB-reel/Jihadboy“A determined person who strives for what is right and worthwhile”/jee-HAHD/Jihangirl“A person with a broad spirit and a world of promise ahead”/jee-HAHN/Jumaboy“A child associated with the blessings and joy of gathering together”/JOO-mah/Junaidboy“A brave young person with a courageous heart”/joo-NAYD/Juwairiyagirl“A cherished young woman with a gentle and dignified spirit”/joo-WAY-ree-yah/
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Kalkidangirl“A child of promise and faithful love”/kahl-kee-DAHN/Kassaboy“A treasured blessing and recompense”/KAH-sah/Kassahunboy“A precious blessing and source of comfort”/kah-sah-HOON/Kassayeboy“My treasured reward and blessing”/kah-sah-YEH/Kassuboy“A cherished blessing and reward”/KAH-soo/Kebebushgirl“You are held in love and protection”/keh-beh-BOOSH/Kebedeboy“He has grown in greatness and strength”/keh-BEH-deh/Kebedechgirl“She has grown in greatness and strength”/keh-BEH-dech/Kebourboy“Honored, respected, or held in high esteem”/keh-BOOR/Kefyalewboy“He is lifted up and honored”/keh-fyah-LEW/Ketemaboy“A child whose presence brings life and community”/keh-TEH-mah/Kidanboy“A child of promise and faithful bonds”/kee-DAHN/Kidaneboy“A sign of a cherished covenant”/kee-DAH-neh/Kidanemariamboy“A child entrusted to the covenant of Mary”/kee-dah-neh-mah-ree-AHM/Kidanemihretboy“A child embraced by a covenant of mercy”/kee-dah-neh-mih-HRET/Kidistgirl“Holy, pure, and deeply cherished”/kee-DIST/Kidusboy“Holy and blessed”/kee-DOOS/Kidusanboy or girl“One among the holy and blessed”/kee-doo-SAHN/Kifleboy“My cherished portion and blessing”/KIF-leh/Kiremtboy or girl“A life-giving name evoking rain, renewal, and green growing things”/kee-REHMT/Kirosboy“Cyrus, a historic royal name carried with dignity”/kee-ROHS/Kokebboy or girl“A shining star in the family”/koh-KEB/Konjitgirl“Beautiful and lovely”/kohn-JEET/Konjoboy or girl“Beautiful, lovely, and pleasing”/KON-jo/Kristosboy“A name honoring Christ and Christian faith”/kris-TOHS/Kumelachewboy or girl“One who brings people together in harmony”/koo-meh-LAH-chew/
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Lamesgenboy“Let me praise; a name expressing gratitude”/lah-MES-gen/Lamrotgirl“Her desire; her wish.”/lam-ROT/Lealemboy“For the world; a child with a generous place in the world”/leh-AH-lem/Lemaboy“Cultivated, flourishing, or thriving”/LEH-mah/Lemlemgirl“Fresh, green, and flourishing”/LEHM-lehm/Lemmaboy“Cultivated, flourishing, or thriving”/LEH-mah/Letebrhanboy“For the light; devoted to a life of brightness and hope”/leh-teh-BRAN/Letekristosboy“For Christ; a name expressing devotion and faith”/leh-teh-KRIS-tos/Leulboy“Prince; someone of noble or royal standing”/LEH-ool/Leulsegedboy“A prince who bows down in worship”/LEH-ool-seh-ged/Lidetgirl“Birth, renewal, or a joyful new beginning”/lee-DEHT/Lidetuboy“His birth; a cherished child whose arrival is celebrated”/lee-DEH-too/Lisaneworkgirl“Golden tongue; gifted with beautiful and persuasive speech”/lee-sah-neh-WORK/Liyouboy or girl“Unique, special, and wonderfully distinct”/lee-YOO/Lulboy or girl“Pearl; a precious treasure”/LOOL/Lulitgirl“Pearl; a precious and beautiful treasure”/LOO-lit/
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Magdalenagirl“Woman from Magdala.”/mag-dah-LEH-nah/Mahletgirl“A joyful hymn of praise”/MAH-let/Mamoboy“A traditional Ethiopian given name whose exact original sense is not certain, but which is warmly established in use”/MAH-moh/Maryamgirl“Mary, the revered mother of Jesus”/mah-ree-AHM/Mastewalgirl“Wisdom, understanding, and good judgment”/mas-teh-WAL/Matewosboy“Matthew, traditionally understood as “gift of God””/mah-TEH-woss/Matheosboy“A gift from God”/mah-teh-OS/Mathewosboy“Gift from God”/mat-TEH-wos/Matiasboy“Matthias, traditionally understood as “gift of God””/mah-TEE-ass/Meazagirl“A sweet fragrance or pleasing aroma”/meh-AH-zah/Mebratgirl“Light and brightness”/MEH-brat/Mebrategirl“My light, a tender name for a beloved daughter”/meh-BRAH-teh/Mebratuboy“His light; a child who brings brightness to the family”/meh-BRAH-too/Medhaneboy“Savior; redeemer.”/med-HAH-neh/Medhanialemboy“The Savior of the world”/med-hah-nee-AH-lem/Medhanitgirl“Healing, rescue, and salvation”/med-hah-NEET/Medhinboy“A saving and healing presence”/MEHD-hin/Mehariboy“Merciful and compassionate”/meh-HAH-ree/Meheretgirl“A compassionate woman with a merciful heart”/meh-HEH-ret/Mekdelawitgirl“A woman of Magdala; a name evoking dignity and strength”/mek-deh-LAH-wit/Mekdesgirl“A sacred place; a name with a feeling of holiness and dignity”/MEK-dess/Meklitgirl“A precious gift or special talent”/MEK-lit/Mekonnenboy“A respected leader or noble official”/meh-KON-nen/Mekuriaboy“Honor, glory, or dignity”/meh-KOO-ree-ah/Melakuboy“My angel, a cherished child and blessing”/meh-LAH-koo/Melesboy“One who has returned, or a long-awaited child”/MEH-less/Menassieboy“A name associated with leaving past troubles behind and beginning anew”/me-NAS-see/Menelikboy“Menelik, the historic Ethiopian royal name associated with strength and heritage”/meh-neh-LEEK/Menengirl“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/meh-NEN/Mentewabgirl“How beautiful!; what beauty!”/men-teh-WAB/Meronboy or girl“Joy—a bright name celebrating the happiness of a new child.”/MEH-ron/Mesayboy“One who resembles or takes after someone beloved”/meh-SIGH/Meselugirl“Likeness; resemblance.”/meh-SEH-loo/Meseretgirl“A strong foundation for life”/meh-SEH-ret/Mesfinboy“A noble and dignified son”/MES-feen/Meskelboy“The cross, a strong Christian symbol of faith”/MES-kel/Meskeremgirl“Named for Meskerem, the first month of the Ethiopian calendar and a season of new beginnings”/mes-keh-REM/Mestawetgirl“A shining mirror, reflecting beauty and character”/mes-tah-WET/Mezmurboy“A sacred song of praise—a celebratory name for a child welcomed with gratitude.”/MEZ-moor/Mihretboy or girl“Mercy, compassion, and loving-kindness”/MIH-ret/Mihretuboy“A child surrounded by mercy and compassion”/mih-REH-too/Mikaelboy“Michael, traditionally understood as “Who is like God?””/mee-kah-EL/Milkigirl“Success, achievement, or good fortune (an Oromo/Afaan Oromo term, rather than Amharic).”/MIL-kee/Millionboy“A child of immense worth and abundance”/MIL-yohn/Minasboy“Minas, the name of a revered Christian saint”/MEE-nass/Mintesnotboy“A child understood as coming from God”/min-tes-NOOT/Mirtgirl“Produce, yield, or harvest.”/MEERT/Misganaboy or girl“Thanksgiving and grateful praise to God”/mis-GAH-nah/Misganawboy“A thankful and appreciative heart”/mis-gah-NAW/Mitikuboy“A beloved child who fills a precious place in the family”/mih-TEE-koo/Mogesboy“Grace, favor, and goodwill”/MOH-gess/Mollaboy“Filled, complete, or fulfilled”/MOL-lah/Mulatuboy“His fullness; his abundance.”/moo-LA-too/Muluboy or girl“Whole, complete, and fulfilled”/MOO-loo/Mulualemboy“A child precious to the whole world”/moo-loo-ah-LEM/Muluemebetgirl“A complete or whole lady/woman.”/moo-loo-eh-meh-BET/Mulugetaboy“Complete victory and success”/moo-loo-GEH-tah/Muluneshgirl“You are complete and whole”/moo-loo-NESH/Muluworkgirl“Pure gold; a precious and deeply treasured child”/moo-loo-WORK/
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Nafisagirl“Precious, refined, and dearly valued”/nah-FEE-sah/Nahomboy“Comfort and consolation”/NAH-hom/Naodboy“A distinguished royal name from Ethiopian history”/NAH-od/Nardosgirl“A fragrant flowering plant, evoking beauty and grace”/NAR-dos/Natanboy“A gift from God”/NAH-tan/Natnaelboy“God has given”/nat-na-EL/Nebiyuboy“The prophet, a person of spiritual wisdom”/neh-BEE-yoo/Negaboy“He has dawned; a bright new beginning”/NEH-gah/Negashboy“King, ruler, or one with authority”/neh-GASH/Negesseboy“He reigned; he became king.”/neh-GESS-eh/Nehaseboy“A name associated with the month of August”/neh-HAH-seh/Nehemiaboy“God comforts”/neh-HEH-mee-ah/Netsanetgirl“Freedom and the strength to live openly”/net-sa-NET/Nigatuboy“His dawn; the promise of a bright beginning”/nee-GAH-too/Nigistgirl“Queen; a name of dignity and leadership”/nee-GIST/Nigusboy“King, a name of leadership and authority”/NEE-goos/Nigusuboy“His king; a name carrying royal strength and honor”/nee-GOO-soo/Nuhamingirl“Comforted and cherished”/noo-ha-MEEN/
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Obadiahboy“One devoted to serving God”/oh-bah-DYAH/Omerboy“Long-lived and flourishing”/OH-mehr/Onesimosboy“Helpful, valuable, and a blessing to others”/oh-neh-SEE-mos/Osmanboy“A respected and steadfast name associated with the early Muslim community”/OOS-mahn/Otnielboy“God is my strength”/OHT-nee-el/
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Pankratosboy“Strong, powerful, and courageous”/pan-krah-TOHS/Pantelewonboy“All-compassionate and merciful”/pan-teh-leh-WOHN/Paskalboy or girl“Connected with Easter and the joy of renewal”/PAHS-kahl/Paulosboy“A humble or little one; the Ethiopian form of Paul”/PAW-lohs/Petrosboy“A strong and steadfast person, like a rock”/PEH-trohs/Priskillagirl“A cherished and venerable woman”/pris-KIL-lah/
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Qaletsiongirl“A cherished connection to Zion and the Christian faith”/qal-et-see-ON/Qalkidangirl“A treasured covenant and promise”/qal-kee-DAHN/Qelemeworkgirl“Golden in color; radiant and precious”/qel-em-eh-WORK/Qidusboy“Holy and devoted; a child regarded as a blessing”/QEE-doos/Qineboy“Poetry; a traditional Ethiopian poetic verse or poetic composition.”/QEE-neh/Qurbanboy“A precious offering and blessing”/QOOR-bahn/
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Rabiagirl“Fresh and renewing like springtime”/RAH-bee-ah/Rafiboy“Exalted, honored, and held in high esteem”/RAH-fee/Raguelboy“A friend of God”/rah-goo-EL/Rahelgirl“A gentle, cherished one”/RAH-hel/Rahmagirl“Mercy, compassion, and tenderness”/RAH-mah/Ramadanboy“Born in or associated with the holy month of Ramadan”/rah-mah-DAHN/Ramiboy“A focused person who aims high”/RAH-mee/Rashidboy“Wisely guided and on the right path”/rah-SHEED/Rashidagirl“Wisely guided and flourishing in the right direction”/rah-SHEE-dah/Rayanboy“Fresh, flourishing, and abundantly blessed”/RYE-yan/Rebekagirl“Captivating and warmly cherished”/reh-BEH-kah/Redietgirl“A source of help and blessing”/reh-dee-ET/Retaboy“One who triumphs and overcomes”/REH-tah/Ridagirl“Contentment, peace, and gracious acceptance”/REE-dah/Rihanagirl“Fragrant, graceful, and refreshing”/ree-HAH-nah/Rohobotboy or girl“A life of spaciousness, freedom, and abundance”/roh-hoh-BOT/Romangirl“Pomegranate, a symbol of abundance and beauty”/roh-MAHN/Ruelboy“A friend of God”/roo-EL/Rufaelboy“God has healed”/roo-fah-EL/Ruhamagirl“She has received mercy; shown mercy.”/roo-HAH-mah/Rukiyagirl“One who rises in honor and grace”/roo-KEE-yah/
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Sabirboy“A patient and resilient man”/sah-BEER/Sabiragirl“A patient and resilient woman”/sah-BEE-rah/Safiyagirl“Pure-hearted and sincere”/sah-FEE-yah/Sahleboy“Mercy or compassion”/SAH-leh/Sahleworkgirl“Gold of mercy, suggesting preciousness and blessing”/SAH-leh-work/Salimboy“A man who brings peace and security”/sah-LEEM/Salimagirl“A peaceful and protected woman”/sah-LEE-mah/Samrawitgirl“She has prospered and flourished”/sam-rah-WEET/Saragirl“Princess; noblewoman”/SAH-rah/Sebhatboy“Praise or praise to God”/SEB-hat/Seblegirl“Ear of grain; a name associated with abundance and growth”/SEB-leh/Sebleworkgirl“Golden grain; a warm name for abundance and preciousness”/SEB-leh-work/Segenetgirl“Veranda, balcony, or porch.”/seh-geh-NET/Seifuboy“His sword; a strong and protective name”/SAY-foo/Selamboy or girl“Peace”/seh-LAHM/Selamawiboy“A peaceful and calm person”/seh-lah-MAH-wee/Selamawitgirl“Peaceful; full of peace”/seh-lah-MAH-wit/Selamneshgirl“You are peace”/seh-lahm-NESH/Semiragirl“An evening companion or one who engages in evening conversation.”/seh-MEE-rah/Senaitgirl“Goodness; a lovely and good person”/seh-NIGHT/Senberegirl“Sabbath; Sunday.”/sen-beh-REH/Senegirl“A bright early-summer name, associated with warmth and growth”/SEH-neh/Sewitgirl“Woman; female person.”/seh-WEET/Sewnetboy or girl“Humanity or human nature”/SEW-net/Seyoumboy“An appointed or chosen person”/say-OOM/Shambelboy“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SHAM-bel/Shewitgirl“Beautiful and graceful”/SHEH-weet/Shiferawboy“One who spreads or expands; traditionally associated with growth and reach”/shih-feh-RAW/Shimelisboy“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/shih-MEH-lis/Shukriboy or girl“Thanks or gratitude”/SHOOK-ree/Shumetboy“Appointment, rank, or honor”/SHOO-met/Sileshiboy“A traditional Amharic name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sih-LEH-shee/Simegngirl““Hear/listen to me” (Amharic ስማኝ), not “remember me.””/see-MEGN/Sintayehuboy“A name expressing wonder: “what have I seen?””/sin-tah-YEH-hoo/Sisayboy“Blessing or good fortune”/sih-SIGH/Sitotawboy“The gift”/sih-toh-TAW/Sofiagirl“Wisdom”/soh-FEE-ah/Soliyanagirl“Commonly glossed as “sunshine” or “sunlight”; it is not an established Amharic expression for peace and grace.”/soh-lee-YAH-nah/Stefanosboy“Crown or wreath of honor”/steh-FAH-nos/Suadgirl“Happiness, good fortune, and joy”/soo-AHD/Surafelboy“A seraph or heavenly angel”/soo-rah-FEL/
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Tabithagirl“A graceful gazelle, suggesting beauty and liveliness”/TAB-ih-tha/Tadeleboy“Fortunate and blessed with good fortune”/tah-DEH-leh/Tadesseboy“He has been renewed and blessed with fresh hope.”/tah-DESS-eh/Tafariboy“One who inspires awe; a dignified and remarkable child”/tah-FAH-ree/Tafesseboy““He overflowed” or “he became abundant,” from Amharic ተፈሰ.”/tah-FESS-eh/Taitugirl“Traditionally associated with the sun; often glossed simply as “sun.””/TAI-too/Tameneboy“A dependable child who inspires trust.”/tah-MEH-neh/Tamiratboy“Miracle—a joyful name for a child whose arrival feels wonderfully blessed.”/tah-mee-RAHT/Tamiruboy“A child who brings wonder and triumph”/tah-MEE-roo/Tayeboy“A child whose presence is precious and dearly cherished.”/TAH-yeh/Tedrosboy“A gift from God.”/TED-ross/Teferaboy“A respected and honorable person.”/teh-FEH-rah/Teferiboy“Revered and held in awe”/teh-FEH-ree/Tegegneboy“A precious child who has been found and welcomed with joy.”/teh-GEH-nyeh/Tekalignboy““Replace me” or “substitute for me” (Amharic ተካልኝ).”/teh-kah-LYIN/Tekesteboy“A long-awaited child whose arrival brings joy.”/teh-KESS-teh/Tekleboy“A child who grows strong and rooted, like a flourishing plant.”/TEK-leh/Teklehaymanotboy“A child rooted in faith and spiritual strength.”/TEK-leh-high-mah-NOT/Temesgenboy“May his life be filled with praise and gratitude.”/teh-MESS-gen/Tenagneworkgirl““He found gold” (ተናኘ ወርቅ).”/teh-nag-neh-WORK/Tesemaboy“A child whose arrival feels like an answered prayer.”/teh-SEH-mah/Tesfaboy or girl“Hope, optimism, and trust in God”/TES-fah/Tesfahunboy“A child who brings hope and encouragement.”/tes-FAH-hoon/Tesfayeboy“My hope and the promise of a bright future.”/tes-FAH-yeh/Teshaleboy“A child associated with growth, healing, and improvement.”/teh-SHAH-leh/Teshomeboy“A child destined for purpose and responsibility.”/teh-SHOH-meh/Tewabeboy“A beautiful and graceful child.”/teh-WAH-beh/Tewabechgirl“She is beautiful and lovely”/teh-wah-BECH/Tewabewboy“He is handsome and lovely”/teh-wah-BEH-woo/Tewodajboy“Beloved, cherished, or widely loved”/teh-woh-DAJ/Tewodrosboy“A gift from God”/teh-woh-DROS/Tibebuboy“A wise and thoughtful child.”/tih-BEH-boo/Tigabuboy or girl“A diligent person who keeps going with patience”/tee-GAH-boo/Tigistgirl“A patient, steady, and resilient woman.”/tee-GIST/Tilahunboy“A child who offers shelter, protection, and support.”/tee-LAH-hoon/Tilayeboy“A beloved child who is a source of comfort and protection.”/tee-LAH-yeh/Tiruboy or girl“A good-hearted and kind person.”/TEE-roo/Tirunehboy“A son praised for his goodness and kind character.”/tee-roo-NEH/Tiruneshgirl“A daughter celebrated for her goodness and kind character.”/tee-roo-NESH/Tiruworkgirl“A precious person with a good heart”/ti-roo-WORK/Tiruyegirl“My good one; a tender name expressing affection and appreciation”/tee-ROO-yeh/Tizitagirl“A cherished memory and treasured remembrance.”/tee-ZEE-tah/Tomasboy“The Amharic form of Thomas, traditionally associated with a twin”/toh-MAHS/Tsedalgirl“A bright, radiant presence”/tseh-DAHL/Tsedeyboy or girl“The freshness, renewal, and promise of spring”/tseh-DAY/Tsegaboy or girl“Grace, blessing, and goodness.”/TSEH-gah/Tsegahunboy“A child surrounded by grace and blessing.”/tseh-GAH-hoon/Tsegayeboy“A child seen as a personal blessing and gift of grace.”/tseh-GAH-yeh/Tsegeredagirl“A graceful Ethiopian name associated with the rose and its beauty”/tseh-geh-REH-dah/Tsehayboy or girl“A radiant child who brings warmth and light.”/tseh-HIGH/Tsehayneshgirl“A daughter who is the light and warmth of her family.”/tseh-high-NESH/Tsigegirl“Flower or blossom”/TSEE-geh/
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Wegeneboy or girl“My kinsman or my beloved relative”/weh-GEH-neh/Wogayehuboy“A traditional Ethiopian personal name associated with heritage and identity”/woh-gah-YEH-hoo/Woineshetgirl“Grape-like and graceful, evoking sweetness and abundance”/woy-neh-SHET/Woldegebrielboy“Son of Gabriel, a name with a treasured Christian heritage”/wol-deh-geh-bree-EL/Woldemariamboy“Son of Mary, expressing a cherished Christian heritage”/wol-deh-mah-ree-AHM/Woldemichaelboy“Son of Michael, carrying the protection and strength associated with the archangel”/wol-deh-mee-kah-EL/Woldeselassieboy“Son of the Trinity, a name rooted in Christian faith”/wol-deh-seh-LAH-see/Woldetensaeboy“Son of the Resurrection, a name of hope and renewed life”/wol-deh-ten-SAH-eh/Woldeyohannesboy“Son of John, expressing a cherished family and Christian connection”/wol-deh-yoh-HAH-nes/Wondafrashboy“Man-breaker/destroyer; a forceful name built from “man” and “breaker/destroyer.””/won-dah-FRASH/Wondimuboy“His brother—a name celebrating the blessing of family”/wun-dee-MOO/Wondmagegnboy“One who has found a brother—a joyful name of kinship”/wund-mah-GEHN/Wondwossenboy“A man of firm character and resolve”/wun-dwoh-SUN/Workneshgirl“You are gold, precious and deeply valued”/wor-KNESH/Worqboy or girl“Gold, expressing preciousness, prosperity, and lasting worth”/work/Worqitugirl“Her gold, a precious and treasured daughter”/wor-KEE-too/Woseneboy“He has decided—a name expressing determination”/woh-SEH-neh/Wossenboy“Boundary or limit—a name suggesting strength, steadiness, and purpose”/woh-SUN/Wubetgirl“Beauty, grace, and charm”/woo-BET/Wubetuboy“His beauty—a lovely name celebrating grace”/woo-beh-TOO/Wubitgirl“Beauty and loveliness”/WOO-bit/Wubnehboy“You are beautiful—a warm blessing of admiration”/woob-NEH/Wubneshgirl“You are beautiful and beloved”/woob-NESH/Wubshetboy“Beautiful and radiant”/woob-SHET/Wudasegirl“Praise—a name expressing gratitude and admiration”/woo-DAH-seh/Wuditugirl“Beloved and cherished”/woo-DEE-too/Wudnehboy“You are dear and precious”/wood-NEH/Wudneshgirl“You are dear and precious”/wood-NESH/
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Yacobboy“May God protect and strengthen him, the Ethiopian form of Jacob”/YAH-kob/Yalemzerfgirl“Literally “branch/sector of the world” (or “the world’s branch”); its intended personal-name sense may vary.”/yah-lem-ZERF/Yasinboy“A name associated with the Qur’anic prophet Jonah and traditionally linked with devotion”/YAH-seen/Yeabsiragirl““Her good news,” from Amharic bəsra/bisra, “good news.””/yeh-ab-SEE-rah/Yekunoamlakboy“May God establish him; also remembered as the name of an Ethiopian emperor”/yeh-koo-noh AM-lak/Yemaneboy“A name associated with the right hand, traditionally symbolizing strength and favor”/yeh-MAH-neh/Yemanechgirl““Right-hand/right side,” a feminine form associated with Amharic yäman (“right side”).”/yeh-MAH-nehch/Yemisrachgirl“Of the dawn—the first warm light of a new day”/yeh-mis-RAHK/Yenealemboy or girl“My world—a loving name for a much-cherished child”/yeh-neh-AH-lem/Yeneneshgirl“You are mine—a tender expression of love and belonging”/yeh-neh-NESH/Yeshimebetgirl“A beloved daughter associated with a home and family”/yeh-shim-eh-BET/Yetnayetgirl“A traditional name expressing wonder and admiration”/yet-nah-YET/Yetnebershgirl“A daughter cherished for her goodness and kind spirit”/yet-neh-BERSH/Yewubdargirl“A beautiful and radiant woman”/yeh-WOOB-dar/Yewubneshgirl“You are beautiful”/yeh-WOOB-nesh/Yilmaboy“May he grow and flourish”/YIL-mah/Yimamboy“A respected name meaning imam or religious guide”/yee-MAHM/Yimerboy“May he grow strong and bring continued flourishing to his family.”/YEE-mer/Yirgalemgirl““May the world be calm/at peace.””/yeer-gah-LEM/Yisakboy“He will laugh, a joyful name connected with Isaac”/yee-SAHK/Yitagesuboy“May he be patient, strong, and steadfast”/yit-ah-GEH-soo/Yitayihboy“A name expressing the hope that he will be seen and recognized”/yit-EYE-ih/Yitbarekboy“May he be blessed by God”/yit-bah-REK/Yoditgirl“Judith, traditionally associated with praise and a strong, courageous woman”/YO-dit/Yohannesboy“God is gracious”/yo-HAH-nes/Yonasboy“Dove—a gentle symbol of peace”/YO-nas/Yosefboy“God will add or increase blessings”/yo-SEF/Yusufboy“God increases or gives abundantly”/YOO-soof/
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Zahragirl““Radiant,” “bright,” or “blossoming/flower.””/ZAH-rah/Zebibgirl“Sweetness and abundance”/zeh-BEEB/Zekariasboy“Remembered by God”/zeh-kah-ree-YAS/Zelalemboy“Everlasting; forever enduring”/zeh-LAH-lem/Zelekeboy“Resilient and steadfast”/zeh-LEH-keh/Zemedkunboy“May he be surrounded by family and loving kin”/zeh-med-KOON/Zenaboy or girl“Good news and a joyful announcement”/ZEH-nah/Zenebboy“Rain and renewal; a welcome blessing”/ZEH-neb/Zenebechgirl“Rain-bringer; a welcome blessing after dry days”/zeh-neh-BECH/Zerayboy“One who plants seeds of promise and a fruitful future”/zeh-RYE/Zerfuboy“A child who carries forward a cherished family heritage”/ZEHR-foo/Zergawboy““He spread/extended it,” from the Amharic verb zärägga (“to spread, stretch out, extend”).”/zehr-GOW/Zerihunboy“May he grow and flourish abundantly”/zeh-ree-HOON/Zeritugirl“A hopeful name for a child whose family and blessings will flourish”/zeh-ree-TOO/Zeruboy“A fruitful beginning and the promise of growth”/ZEH-roo/Zewdeboy or girl“My crown; deeply treasured”/ZEH-weh-deh/Zewditugirl“Her crown; a beloved and honored child”/zeh-WOO-dee-too/Zewduboy“His crown; a child cherished as royalty”/ZEH-woo-doo/Zinashgirl“May she be honored and remembered with affection”/zee-NASH/Zufangirl““Throne” or “royal seat.””/zoo-FAHN/