Female and male names : Ethiopia.

ABISHA

Feminine

Uncommon Hebrew name derived from Avishag, meaning "father of joy". It has significant historical mentions in Jewish culture and is also used in Ethiopia and Africa with varying meanings.

ABIY

Masculine

Uncommon Ethiopian name derived from Amharic "Ababa", meaning "worship" or "reverence". It was notably used by Emperor Haile Selassie upon his coronation in 1930 and has since gained international recognition through Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

ABLESSYN

Feminine

Uncommon yet meaningful Ethiopian name, believed to mean 'Praise God Father' in Amharic, carried by Emperor Haile Selassie's intelligent and beautiful daughter, Princess Ablasssan.

ADIAM

Feminine

Ethiopian name meaning 'unbreakable peace', reflecting strength and harmony.

AHADU

Masculine

Ahdau is an Ethiopian name of Amharic origin meaning 'one', often expressing unity.

AJAK

Masculine

Ajak, of Ethiopian origin, means 'he will be victorious' in Amharic.

ALULA

Masculine

Ethiopian name derived from the Amharic word meaning "the dawn" or "the morning". It signifies new beginnings and hope, making it a captivating choice with deep cultural roots.

ALULA

Feminine

Ethiopian name of Amharic origin, meaning 'awakening' or 'beginning'. It was borne by prominent historical figures such as Emperor Alula Aba Nega, and its unique sound makes it a memorable choice with deep significance.

AMANUEL

Masculine

Ethiopian name meaning 'He who has made me', popular among Ethiopian Christians due to its association with Saint Amanuel.

ARSEMA

Feminine

Unique Ethiopian girls' name derived from Ge'ez "አረሳመ," meaning "to be patient.

ASEDA

Feminine

Ethiopian name derived from 'aset', meaning 'hope' or 'wish'; it's unisex, popular worldwide, and was once borne by Emperor Aseda Kassa.

BEREKET

Masculine

Amharic-origin Ethiopian given name meaning 'blessing' or 'gift'.

BETSELOT

Feminine

Ethiopian name meaning "God has made perfect," carrying historical prestige and profound meaning.

DAGIM

Masculine

Ethiopian name derived from Amharic, meaning "strength" or "power".

DAYANI

Feminine

Ethiopian name of Amharic origin, derived from "dayan" meaning 'to judge', signifying the hope for the child's fairness, wisdom, and justice.

DECHANE

Masculine

Ethiopian unisex name derived from the Amharic word "decha," meaning eight, often given to children born on the eighth day of the month according to the Ethiopian calendar. It symbolizes good fortune and prosperity in Ethiopian culture.

DULA

Feminine

Ethiopian name derived from "dul", meaning gold, signifying wealth and prosperity.

EHTAN

Masculine

Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'strong' or 'enduring'.

EYASU

Masculine

Ethiopian name derived from Ge'ez, meaning 'Jesus' or 'God saves', famously borne by Emperor Haile Selassie I.

EYOSIAS

Masculine

Ethiopian boys' name derived from Ge'ez 'God's gift', with historic royal ties and deep cultural significance.

FATUMO

Feminine

Fatumo, of Ethiopian origin, means "pure" in Amharic.

FEBEN

Feminine

Ethiopian name meaning 'light', associated with St. Feben, one of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste.

FIKIR

Feminine

Ethiopian origin, meaning 'thought' or 'idea' in Amharic, reflecting intelligence and creativity. It gained popularity during Emperor Haile Selassie's reign but remains lesser-known globally despite recent international adoption.

FILMON

Masculine

Uncommon Ethiopian name derived from 'felm', meaning 'to speak' or 'talk', translating literally to 'speaking'.

GADA

Masculine

Ethiopian name derived from the Amharic word 'gad', meaning 'to surround' or 'encompass'. Traditionally given to boys, but can also be used for girls.

GENETA

Feminine

Ethiopian female name derived from the ancient Ge'ez language, meaning "the color red" and symbolizing prosperity and happiness.

GRADDY

Masculine

Rare, Ethiopian-derived male name meaning 'to thank'.

HABEN

Feminine

Ethiopian name derived from the Ge'ez word for 'light', given to the Virgin Mary by Saint Gabriel during her Annunciation in Ethiopian Orthodox tradition.

HENOK

Masculine

Ancient Ethiopian name derived from Ge'ez, meaning 'the wise', deeply respected in Ethiopian culture and history.

HERMELA

Feminine

Ethiopian name derived from 'hermila', meaning 'hymn' or 'song', reflecting its musical origins in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

HIWOT

Feminine

Hiwot, of Ethiopian origin, means "joy" or "happiness" in Amharic, carrying a powerful message of positivity and light.

HIYABEL

Feminine

Unique Arabic name believed to mean 'beautiful', inspired by the Ethiopian queen of Sheba.

JAHSEEM

Masculine

African-derived name meaning 'God' or 'supreme being', associated with Rastafarianism and popular among those seeking cultural connection.

JAHSON

Masculine

Distinctive male name of African origin meaning "Son of God".

JELESSA

Feminine

Jelessa, of Ethiopian origin, means 'she who rises' or 'she who ascends', signifying elevation and progress.

JEMAL

Masculine

African-origin name derived from Arabic Jamal, meaning "beautiful" or "handsome". Popular among Muslims since centuries, Jemal was notably used by Ottoman royalty like Sultan Abdul Hamid II. Now globally recognized and historically significant in Ethiopia, Jemal remains relatively rare yet prestigious.

JUBA

Masculine

African male given name derived from Nubian 'Juba', meaning 'strong'.

KALEAB

Masculine

Ethiopian name derived from Ge'ez, meaning "My father is strength".

KAREME

Masculine

African name from Ethiopian Amharic meaning 'like the sun', associated with prosperity and good fortune.

KEB

Masculine

Ethiopian name meaning 'short' or 'small', popularized by Emperor Haile Selassie.