Amid highland churches and the echoes of ancient empires, Ethiopia nurtures a naming tradition with deep religious and linguistic roots. From Amharic to Oromo or Tigrinya, each name may honor saints, natural wonders, or family ties. Whether selecting Selam (“peace”) or Desta (“joy”), parents reflect the unity of a nation proud of its independence. These names convey warmth, faith, and a cultural heritage spanning millennia.
Abyssinia is an ancient name for the region now known as Ethiopia.
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "delicate" or "gentle."
Ahmara is a name of African origin, meaning "eternal" or "immortal."
Of Arabic origin, meaning "returning" or "visitor."
Of Ethiopian origin, meaning "world" or "universe."
Wise
First born
Of Greek origin, meaning "eternal" or "unfading."
Grace
Of Greek origin, meaning "to be mindful of a man" and associated with a constellation.
Araia means "lion of God" or "brings rain."
Ariam is often considered a variation of the name Miriam, which has Hebrew origins and means "wished-for child."
Of Italian origin, associated with the luxury fashion brand, often meaning "freeman."
Of Italian origin, associated with the luxury fashion brand, often meaning "freeman."
Asafe is a variant of the Hebrew name Asaph, which means "collector" or "gatherer."
Asaias is a variant of the name Isaiah, which means "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is salvation" in Hebrew.
Of Greek origin, meaning "star."
Aster means "star."
Ayana is a multi-cultural name with origins in Swahili, Indian, and Japanese cultures
The meaning of the name Barkot is "blessing."
Belkis is a name with rich cultural heritage, particularly in Cuba and other Latin American countries
Bemnet means "faith" or "trust."
Betselot means "trust" or "confidence."
Biruk is an Amharic name meaning "blessed" or "blessing."
Bitania is a name of Amharic origin and means "daughter of grace."
Little waterfall
Candace symbolizes 'regal authority and strength'.
The name Denayt means "she brings blessings."
Judgment
Gazelle
Efrata means "fruitful" or "productive."
Light
Elilta is of Ethiopian origin and means "praise" or "song of praise."
Elleni is a variant of the name Helen, which means "torch" or "light."
The meaning of the name Emias is "God is with us."
Faith
God is with me
Beautiful, peaceful place
Essey means "God is our refuge"
God saves
Eyoab is an Amharic name that means "Job," referring to the biblical figure known for his patience and faithfulness.
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."
Yahweh is God
The name Eyuel means "God is with us."
King, ruler
Ezmael means "God will hear."
The meaning of the name Fenet is "heavenly" or "paradise" in Amharic.
One who is shy
In Misotho, "Hailo" means "behind."
Refuge
Air
