77 Traditional Ethiopian Baby Names with Meanings

Choosing a name for your baby is an important decision. It's a name that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives, and it's a name that will be a part of their identity. If you're looking for traditional Ethiopian baby names, we've compiled a list of 77 names with meanings to help you find the perfect name for your little one.

1. Abdi - meaning 'servant of God' 2. Abebe - meaning 'flower' 3. Abiy - meaning 'my father is joy' 4. Adane - meaning 'he has brought us happiness' 5. Alem - meaning 'world' 6. Amare - meaning 'one who builds' 7. Assefa - meaning 'harvest' 8. Bekele - meaning 'he has increased' 9. Berhanu - meaning 'light' 10. Biruk - meaning 'blessing' 11. Dawit - meaning 'beloved' 12. Desta - meaning 'happiness' 13. Ermias - meaning 'sent by God' 14. Eyob - meaning 'patient' 15. Fikru - meaning 'understanding' 16. Girma - meaning 'full moon' 17. Habtamu - meaning 'wealthy' 18. Henok - meaning 'dedicated' 19. Jemal - meaning 'handsome' 20. Kaleb - meaning 'dog' 21. Kassahun - meaning 'he has increased' 22. Kebede - meaning 'he has brought' 23. Kefyalew - meaning 'my foundation' 24. Kibrom - meaning 'my protector' 25. Kifle - meaning 'my share' 26. Luel - meaning 'young lion' 27. Mekonnen - meaning 'he has conquered' 28. Mesfin - meaning 'prince' 29. Mikias - meaning 'who is like God' 30. Mulatu - meaning 'one who is first' 31. Natnael - meaning 'gift of God' 32. Nebiyu - meaning 'prophet' 33. Negasi - meaning 'king' 34. Nigussie - meaning 'my crown' 35. Nuredin - meaning 'light of religion' 36. Robel - meaning 'my heart' 37. Sisay - meaning 'joy' 38. Solomon - meaning 'peace' 39. Tadesse - meaning 'he has made us happy' 40. Tamirat - meaning 'miracle' 41. Tewodros - meaning 'theodore' 42. Yared - meaning 'he will descend' 43. Yonas - meaning 'dove' 44. Yosef - meaning 'God will add' 45. Zerihun - meaning 'my seed'

1. Abeba - meaning 'flower' 2. Abebech - meaning 'she has blossomed' 3. Adanech - meaning 'she has brought us happiness' 4. Almaz - meaning 'diamond' 5. Amira - meaning 'princess' 6. Aster - meaning 'star' 7. Azeb - meaning 'she has flowered' 8. Bethlehem - meaning 'house of bread' 9. Bizuayehu - meaning 'my joy' 10. Dagmawit - meaning 'queen of the day' 11. Desta - meaning 'happiness' 12. Eden - meaning 'paradise' 13. Eleni - meaning 'light' 14. Elsa - meaning 'pledged to God' 15. Emnet - meaning 'faith' 16. Enat - meaning 'mother' 17. Fana - meaning 'light' 18. Frehiwot - meaning 'life' 19. Genet - meaning 'paradise' 20. Hana - meaning 'happiness' 21. Hiwot - meaning 'life' 22. Kidist - meaning 'holy' 23. Konjit - meaning 'beautiful' 24. Lemlem - meaning 'blossom' 25. Letay - meaning 'my heart' 26. Makeda - meaning 'queen' 27. Mekdes - meaning 'holy' 28. Meseret - meaning 'foundation' 29. Mimi - meaning 'beloved' 30. Rahel - meaning 'ewe' 31. Saba - meaning 'morning' 32. Sabaht - meaning 'morning star' 33. Selam - meaning 'peace' 34. Senait - meaning 'peace' 35. Serkalem - meaning 'mercy' 36. Tsega - meaning 'mercy' 37. Tsion - meaning 'Zion' 38. Winta - meaning 'desire' 39. Yabsera - meaning 'good news' 40. Yeshi - meaning 'good' 41. Yodit - meaning 'queen' 42. Zebiba - meaning 'raisin' 43. Zewditu - meaning 'the crown has arrived' 44. Zinash - meaning 'rain' 45. Zufan - meaning 'rainbow'

Choosing a name for your baby is a big decision, and it's important to choose a name that has meaning and significance. Traditional Ethiopian names are a great option if you're looking for a unique and meaningful name for your little one. We hope this list of 77 traditional Ethiopian baby names with meanings has helped you find the perfect name for your baby.