From the cradle of the Blue Nile comes a trove of Ethiopian boy names resonating with cultural pride and steadfast values. Take Hailu (“power”) or Ayana (“wonder”), each reflecting an ancient lineage balanced by modern vision. Ethiopia’s storied history of sovereignty and faith provides a strong backdrop, linking biblical narratives to contemporary aspirations. These names promise depth, unity, and a nod to a proud national heritage.
Of Italian origin, associated with the luxury fashion brand, often meaning "freeman."
King, ruler
Crown
Yahweh is God
Aster means "star."
Grace
Biruk is an Amharic name meaning "blessed" or "blessing."
Of Ethiopian origin, meaning "world" or "universe."
Naol means "to be blessed" or "blessing."
Eyoab is an Amharic name that means "Job," referring to the biblical figure known for his patience and faithfulness.
The meaning of the name Barkot is "blessing."
The meaning of the name Yeab is "promise" or "oath."
The meaning of the name Emias is "God is with us."
The name Eyuel means "God is with us."
Hiyab means "gift" or "favor" in Tigrinya.
The meaning of the name Messai is "Messiah" or "anointed one."
God saves
Ariam is often considered a variation of the name Miriam, which has Hebrew origins and means "wished-for child."
Natael is a variant of the name Nathanael, which means "gift of God."
Little waterfall
Holy
Saba means 'morning breeze'.
Divine work or God's work.
God is with me
Yodahe is an Amharic name meaning "let them praise him" or "may he be praised."
Henoch means "dedicated" or "disciplined."
Essey means "God is our refuge"
Eyoas is often considered a variant of the name "Eyob," which is of Ethiopian origin and is equivalent to "Job" in the Bible, meaning "persecuted" or "afflicted."
The meaning of Khozen is "treasured" or "chosen."
Micaias is a variant of the name Micah, which means "Who is like God?" in Hebrew.
Sirach is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "rest" or "tranquility."
Salatiel means "asked of God" or "lent to God."
Asafe is a variant of the Hebrew name Asaph, which means "collector" or "gatherer."
Zemichael is an Ethiopian name meaning "Son of Michael" or "Follower of Michael."
Luam means "peaceful" or "calm."
Yosias means "God helps."
Ezmael means "God will hear."
Wise
Asaias is a variant of the name Isaiah, which means "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is salvation" in Hebrew.
Yohana means "God is gracious."
Rufael means "God has healed."
The meaning of the name Tadey is "heart."
Yitbarek means "may he be blessed" in Amharic.
Menas is a name of Greek origin meaning "to remain" or "to abide."
