Amharic girl names.
264 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abebagirl“Blossom—a cheerful name suggesting a child who brings beauty and new happiness into the family.”/ah-BEH-bah/Abebechgirl“She blossomed”/ah-BEH-bech/Adanechgirl“She saved or rescued”/ah-DAH-nech/Addisboy or girl“New; fresh beginnings”/AH-dis/Adilagirl“A fair-minded and upright woman”/ah-DEE-lah/Adunyagirl“The world; worldly life.”/ah-DOON-ya/Aishagirl“Alive, vibrant, and full of life”/EYE-shah/Aklilegirl“My crown.”/ahk-LEE-leh/Alemboy or girl“The world; a name expressing wide hopes and possibility”/AH-lem/Alemneshgirl“You are my world”/ah-lem-NESH/Alemtsahaygirl“Sun of the world”/ah-lem-tsah-HIGH/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/Amanboy or girl“Peace and security”/AH-mahn/Amarechgirl“She is beautiful”/ah-MAH-rech/Ameleworkgirl“Golden character; character/nature of gold.”/ah-meh-leh-WORK/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/Anisagirl“Friendly and companionable”/ah-NEE-sah/Aregashgirl“You have made things firm and secure”/ah-reh-GASH/Arsemagirl“A revered Christian saint’s name”/ar-SEH-mah/Asnakechgirl“She made [it/someone] beautiful.”/ah-snah-KECH/Astergirl“Star”/AH-stehr/Atsedegirl“Flower or blossom”/ah-TSEH-deh/Ayelechgirl“She saw or has seen”/ah-YEH-lech/Aynadisgirl“New eye; new vision.”/eye-NAH-dis/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/Banchiamlakgirl“God is with you”/ban-chee-AM-lak/Bayushgirl“A joyful name expressing that life has been seen and experienced”/bah-YOOSH/Bekelechgirl“She has blossomed and flourished”/beh-KEH-lech/Belayneshgirl“You are elevated and exceptional”/beh-LIE-nesh/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/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/Bezagirl“Redemption; a precious source of saving grace”/BEH-zah/Birtukangirl“Orange; bright, joyful, and sweet”/beer-too-KAHN/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/Bizuneshgirl“Abundant, cherished, and richly blessed”/bee-zoo-NESH/Blengirl“A radiant, glowing presence”/BLEHN/Cherekagirl“Moon — a bright, gentle name associated with beauty and light”/chuh-ruh-KAH/Dagmawitgirl“The second-born; a treasured second child”/dag-MAH-wit/Debritugirl“Meaning uncertain; do not assign “a strong and resilient woman” as a literal meaning.”/deh-BREE-too/Delneshgirl“A cherished traditional name associated with happiness and well-being”/del-NESH/Derartugirl“A traditional Ethiopian woman’s name, warmly associated with strength and achievement”/deh-RAHR-too/Desalechgirl“You have brought joy, a tender celebration of a much-loved daughter.”/deh-sah-LECH/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/Edenboy or girl“Eden; a place of delight and paradise”/EE-den/Edjigayehugirl““I saw much/a great deal.””/eh-jee-gah-YEH-hoo/Elenigirl“A form of Helen, traditionally associated with light and radiance”/eh-LEH-nee/Elizabetgirl“Elizabeth; “God is my oath””/eh-lee-za-BET/Embetgirl“Lady or noblewoman, warmly honoring her dignity”/EM-bet/Emebetgirl“Lady or noblewoman; a dignified and cherished daughter”/eh-meh-BET/Emnetgirl“Faith; a name expressing trust, hope, and spiritual strength”/EM-net/Enatgirl“Mother; a warm name honoring nurture, love, and family”/EH-nat/Enkugirl“A precious jewel; someone treasured dearly”/EN-koo/Eskedargirl“A feminine Ethiopian form of Alexander, associated with protecting and defending”/es-keh-DAR/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/Eyerusalemgirl“Jerusalem, a name recalling the holy city and its spiritual heritage”/eh-yeh-roo-sa-LEM/Fanagirl“Light that brightens the way”/FAH-nah/Fanayegirl“My light and source of brightness”/fah-nah-YEH/Fasikaboy or girl“Easter, the season of renewal and joyful hope”/fah-SEE-kah/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/Fikirboy or girl“Love and affection”/fi-KEER/Fikirtegirl“A beloved child, cherished with love”/fi-KEER-teh/Fikretgirl“Love, tenderness and affection”/FIK-ret/Firdawsigirl“Paradise; a life filled with beauty and peace”/feer-DAW-see/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/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/Genetgirl“Paradise—a joyful name for a beloved child”/geh-NET/Genzebegirl“My wealth; my money or treasure.”/gen-zeh-BEH/Habibagirl“Beloved and dearly cherished”/ha-BEE-bah/Hadasgirl“New or fresh”/HAH-dahs/Hagerboy or girl“Country, homeland, or nation”/HAH-ger/Haimanotboy or girl“Faith or religious devotion”/high-mah-NOHT/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/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/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/Ibtisamgirl“Smile, celebrating the happiness and warmth a child brings”/ib-ti-SAHM/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/Imanboy or girl“Faith, trust, and a heart grounded in belief”/ee-MAHN/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/Isragirl“Night journey, a name associated with a wondrous spiritual journey”/ISS-rah/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/Jemilagirl“A beautiful person with a warm and gracious spirit”/jeh-MEE-lah/Jihangirl“A person with a broad spirit and a world of promise ahead”/jee-HAHN/Juwairiyagirl“A cherished young woman with a gentle and dignified spirit”/joo-WAY-ree-yah/Kalkidangirl“A child of promise and faithful love”/kahl-kee-DAHN/Kebebushgirl“You are held in love and protection”/keh-beh-BOOSH/Kebedechgirl“She has grown in greatness and strength”/keh-BEH-dech/Kidistgirl“Holy, pure, and deeply cherished”/kee-DIST/Kidusanboy or girl“One among the holy and blessed”/kee-doo-SAHN/Kiremtboy or girl“A life-giving name evoking rain, renewal, and green growing things”/kee-REHMT/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/Kumelachewboy or girl“One who brings people together in harmony”/koo-meh-LAH-chew/Lamrotgirl“Her desire; her wish.”/lam-ROT/Lemlemgirl“Fresh, green, and flourishing”/LEHM-lehm/Lidetgirl“Birth, renewal, or a joyful new beginning”/lee-DEHT/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/Magdalenagirl“Woman from Magdala.”/mag-dah-LEH-nah/Mahletgirl“A joyful hymn of praise”/MAH-let/Maryamgirl“Mary, the revered mother of Jesus”/mah-ree-AHM/Mastewalgirl“Wisdom, understanding, and good judgment”/mas-teh-WAL/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/Medhanitgirl“Healing, rescue, and salvation”/med-hah-NEET/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/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/Meselugirl“Likeness; resemblance.”/meh-SEH-loo/Meseretgirl“A strong foundation for life”/meh-SEH-ret/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/Mihretboy or girl“Mercy, compassion, and loving-kindness”/MIH-ret/Milkigirl“Success, achievement, or good fortune (an Oromo/Afaan Oromo term, rather than Amharic).”/MIL-kee/Mirtgirl“Produce, yield, or harvest.”/MEERT/Misganaboy or girl“Thanksgiving and grateful praise to God”/mis-GAH-nah/Muluboy or girl“Whole, complete, and fulfilled”/MOO-loo/Muluemebetgirl“A complete or whole lady/woman.”/moo-loo-eh-meh-BET/Muluneshgirl“You are complete and whole”/moo-loo-NESH/Muluworkgirl“Pure gold; a precious and deeply treasured child”/moo-loo-WORK/Nafisagirl“Precious, refined, and dearly valued”/nah-FEE-sah/Nardosgirl“A fragrant flowering plant, evoking beauty and grace”/NAR-dos/Netsanetgirl“Freedom and the strength to live openly”/net-sa-NET/Nigistgirl“Queen; a name of dignity and leadership”/nee-GIST/Nuhamingirl“Comforted and cherished”/noo-ha-MEEN/Paskalboy or girl“Connected with Easter and the joy of renewal”/PAHS-kahl/Priskillagirl“A cherished and venerable woman”/pris-KIL-lah/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/Rabiagirl“Fresh and renewing like springtime”/RAH-bee-ah/Rahelgirl“A gentle, cherished one”/RAH-hel/Rahmagirl“Mercy, compassion, and tenderness”/RAH-mah/Rashidagirl“Wisely guided and flourishing in the right direction”/rah-SHEE-dah/Rebekagirl“Captivating and warmly cherished”/reh-BEH-kah/Redietgirl“A source of help and blessing”/reh-dee-ET/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/Ruhamagirl“She has received mercy; shown mercy.”/roo-HAH-mah/Rukiyagirl“One who rises in honor and grace”/roo-KEE-yah/Sabiragirl“A patient and resilient woman”/sah-BEE-rah/Safiyagirl“Pure-hearted and sincere”/sah-FEE-yah/Sahleworkgirl“Gold of mercy, suggesting preciousness and blessing”/SAH-leh-work/Salimagirl“A peaceful and protected woman”/sah-LEE-mah/Samrawitgirl“She has prospered and flourished”/sam-rah-WEET/Saragirl“Princess; noblewoman”/SAH-rah/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/Selamboy or girl“Peace”/seh-LAHM/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/Shewitgirl“Beautiful and graceful”/SHEH-weet/Shukriboy or girl“Thanks or gratitude”/SHOOK-ree/Simegngirl““Hear/listen to me” (Amharic ስማኝ), not “remember me.””/see-MEGN/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/Suadgirl“Happiness, good fortune, and joy”/soo-AHD/Tabithagirl“A graceful gazelle, suggesting beauty and liveliness”/TAB-ih-tha/Taitugirl“Traditionally associated with the sun; often glossed simply as “sun.””/TAI-too/Tenagneworkgirl““He found gold” (ተናኘ ወርቅ).”/teh-nag-neh-WORK/Tesfaboy or girl“Hope, optimism, and trust in God”/TES-fah/Tewabechgirl“She is beautiful and lovely”/teh-wah-BECH/Tigabuboy or girl“A diligent person who keeps going with patience”/tee-GAH-boo/Tigistgirl“A patient, steady, and resilient woman.”/tee-GIST/Tiruboy or girl“A good-hearted and kind person.”/TEE-roo/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/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/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/Wegeneboy or girl“My kinsman or my beloved relative”/weh-GEH-neh/Woineshetgirl“Grape-like and graceful, evoking sweetness and abundance”/woy-neh-SHET/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/Wubetgirl“Beauty, grace, and charm”/woo-BET/Wubitgirl“Beauty and loveliness”/WOO-bit/Wubneshgirl“You are beautiful and beloved”/woob-NESH/Wudasegirl“Praise—a name expressing gratitude and admiration”/woo-DAH-seh/Wuditugirl“Beloved and cherished”/woo-DEE-too/Wudneshgirl“You are dear and precious”/wood-NESH/Yalemzerfgirl“Literally “branch/sector of the world” (or “the world’s branch”); its intended personal-name sense may vary.”/yah-lem-ZERF/Yeabsiragirl““Her good news,” from Amharic bəsra/bisra, “good news.””/yeh-ab-SEE-rah/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/Yirgalemgirl““May the world be calm/at peace.””/yeer-gah-LEM/Yoditgirl“Judith, traditionally associated with praise and a strong, courageous woman”/YO-dit/Zahragirl““Radiant,” “bright,” or “blossoming/flower.””/ZAH-rah/Zebibgirl“Sweetness and abundance”/zeh-BEEB/Zenaboy or girl“Good news and a joyful announcement”/ZEH-nah/Zenebechgirl“Rain-bringer; a welcome blessing after dry days”/zeh-neh-BECH/Zeritugirl“A hopeful name for a child whose family and blessings will flourish”/zeh-ree-TOO/Zewdeboy or girl“My crown; deeply treasured”/ZEH-weh-deh/Zewditugirl“Her crown; a beloved and honored child”/zeh-WOO-dee-too/Zinashgirl“May she be honored and remembered with affection”/zee-NASH/Zufangirl““Throne” or “royal seat.””/zoo-FAHN/