Submitted Names in Ethiopia

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is Ethiopia.
gender
usage
place
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Stellamaris f English (African)
From the Latin title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris, meaning "star of the sea".
Stiviandra f Obscure, Portuguese (African, Rare)
Stiviandra Oliveira (born 1989) is an Angolan model and winner of Miss Angola 2006.
Suban m Somali
Suban is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]
Sublime f & m English (African, Rare)
Taken from the English word sublime.
Sudaysi m Somali (Arabized, Modern)
Based on the name of sheikh Abdul Rahmane Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Sudais, Imam of the great mosque of Mekka. Arab al-sudais means "the sixth".
Sufficient f & m English (African)
Name given in reference to 2 Corinthians 12:19, “ But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.”... [more]
Sufyaan m Somali
Somali form of Sufian.
Sugaal m Somali
Means "wait" in Somali.
Suleekha f Somali
Somali form of Zuleikha.
Suleman m Arabic, Urdu, Amharic, Indonesian
Alternate transcription of Arabic سليمان (see Sulayman), as well as the Urdu, Amharic and Indonesian form.
Sulemon m African (Rare)
Likely a rare variant of Sulaiman and Salomon that appears to be used in Nigeria.
Suleymaan m Somali
Somali form of Solomon.
Suubban f Somali
Means “goodbye” in Somali.
Suubban f Somali
Means "modest" in Somali.
Suubi f & m Eastern African
Means "Hope" in Luganda.
Suwilanji m & f African
From the namwaanga tribe of Northern Zambia and the adjuscent part of Tanzania.... [more]
Swelia f African
African variation of Swela, from Arabic name Suela, meaning "beautiful and even".
Sylidio m Eastern African
The given name of the Rwandian politician Sylidio Dusabumuremyi who was stabbed to death in September 2019.
Symphora f Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, French (African)
Feminine form of Symphoros and its latinized form Symphorus. Also compare the Greek noun συμφορά (symphora) meaning "a bringing together, collecting, contribution" as well as "misfortune, tragedy".... [more]
Symphore m & f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic)
French form of Symphorus (masculine) and Symphora (feminine). This name has always been predominantly used on men, and today there are no known living female bearers.... [more]
Symphoria f Late Roman, African (Rare), German (Archaic)
Feminine form of Symphorius. It should also be noted that like Symphorina, this name is sometimes encountered as a corruption (or perhaps short form in this case) of Symphoriana.
Symphoriane f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
Variant of Symphorienne, which is the standard French form of Symphoriana.
Symphorien m French (Rare), French (African), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorianus. Known bearers of this name include the French physician and humanist Symphorien Champier (1471-1539) and the French police chief and senator Symphorien Boittelle (1813-1897).
Symphorin m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), German (Archaic)
French and German form of Symphorinus. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorien (French) and Symphorian (German).
Symphorine f French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorina. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorienne.
Syokimau f Eastern African
The Kamba Spiritual Predictor Syokimau was a famous bearer of the name.
Tabia f African
From the Swahili word for “talented.”
Tadalesh m Somali
Means "person who possesses a lot of good luck" in Somali.
Taddei m English (African)
Tanzanian English variant of Thaddeus.
Tafachi f Amharic
Means "sweet" in Amharic.
Tafarri m Amharic
Means "one who is respected" in Amharic.
Tahiil m Somali
Means "someone who is well balanced" in Somali.
Taitu f Ethiopian
Name of a 19th century Ethiopian empress known for founding the now-capital city of Addis Ababa and fending off Italian invasion of Ethiopia
Takle-haimanot m Ge'ez
Means "plant of the faith" in Ge'ez.
Takola m Amharic
Means "wolf" in Amharic.
Takunda f & m African
Means "we have conquered" in Shona.
Takura m African
Shona language in Zimbabwe (Southern Africa)derived from the verb to grow up or mature. It can also mean "to carry" but is seldom used for this meaning in a name.
Tamasgan m Amharic
Means "praise" in Amharic.
Tamirat m Amharic
Variant of Tamrat.
Tamre m Amharic
Means "my miracle" in Amharic.
Tanaruz f Berber, African
Feminine form of Anaruz.
Tandokazi f African
Originate from Xhosa, Bantu.
Tanyth f English (African)
The name Tanyth means the worker of god/word of god. With this name comes a pure heart and a desire to do good.
Tariso m & f African
Tariso is similar to the name Tariro in that it has the same meaning..."hope"... [more]
Tasfaye m Amharic
Means "my promise" in Amharic.
Taššite m Sidamo
Means "become pleasant" in Sidama.
Tavavich f Amharic
Name of the wife of the eighteenth-century Ethiopian emporer.
Tawanda f & m African American, African
African Zimbabwe meaning we are many... [more]
Tʼawiso m Sidamo
Means "one who shines" in Sidama.
Tchaka m Amharic
Means "forest" in Amharic.
Tebarekberhaneyessus m Amharic
This name means "Bless the light of jesus" and is used in Ethiopian families. Mostly Tigray and Gurage.
Tebege m Amharic
Means "he was redeemed" in Amharic.
Tebike m Amharic
Means "I have waited" in Amharic.
Teckla f English (African)
Possibly an English form of Thekla.
Tees-ì m & f Sidamo
Means "be wise!" in Sidama.
Teferi m Amharic
Variant of Tafari.
Tegla f Eastern African, Pokot
A famous bearer is Tegla Chepkite Loroupe (born 1973) a Kenyan long-distance track and road runner. She is also a global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights and education.
Tekle m & f Amharic
Means "my plant" from Amharic ተክል (tekl) meaning "plant".
Tena f & m Ethiopian
Possibly from Ethiopian ጠና (t'ena) meaning "become strong" or "older".
Tensae m Ge'ez
Means "resurrection" in Ge'ez.
Teopista f English (African), Italian (Tuscan, Archaic), Spanish (Archaic), Portuguese (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Form of Theopista in several languages. Nowadays, this name is primarily used in Uganda and other English-speaking nations in Africa.
Tepwanji f Southern African, Eastern African
Means "patience" in Mwanga, a language spoken in Zambia and Tanzania.
Teru f Ethiopian
Means "good". This name is often combined with other names (Teruworq is an example).
Teruworq f Amharic
Means "good gold", from a combination of Teru and wark.
Tesame f Amharic
Means "you are famous" in Amharic.
Tesfa-egzy m Ge'ez
Means "promise of the Lord" in Ge'ez.
Tesfalem m Tigrinya
Means "hope of wise man" in Tigrinya.
Tesfalem m Amharic
Possibly from the Amharic ተስፋ (täsfa) meaning "hope".
Tesfamariam m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "hope of Mary" from Amharic ተስፋ (tasfa) meaning "hope" and ማርያም (Mariyami), the Amharic form of Miriam (see Mary).
Teshale m Amharic
Means "he is preferred" in Amharic.
Teshome m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "he was appointed, he was promoted" in Amharic.
Tesifa f & m Amharic
Means "hope" in Amharic.
Tessama m Amharic
Means "he is famous" in Amharic.
Tessema m Amharic
Means "he has been heard" in Amharic.
Tewobstya f Ge'ez
Tewobstya is the name of saint Polychronia whose mother of saint George. Tewobstya is a Ge’ez language name meaning “church”... [more]
Théogène m & f French (Archaic), Louisiana Creole, French (African)
French form of Theogenes. In modern times, this name is found primarily in Rwanda.
Thulisile f African, Zulu
Means "she who made things quiet" in Zulu.
Thursday m & f English (African), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
From the name of the day of the week, which ultimately derives from Old English þunresdæg meaning literally "Thor's day". A known bearer of this name was Thursday October Christian (1790-1831), the first son of the HMS Bounty mutineer Fletcher Christian and his Tahitian wife Mauatua, who was born on a Thursday in October.
Tiburce m French (Rare), French (African)
French form of Tiburtius (see Tiburcio). A known bearer of this name is the French cartoonist Tiburce Oger (b. 1967).
Tiego m African
meaning: the belated... [more]
Tierno m French (African, Rare)
Possibly deriving from the Fula word cerno, an honorific title meaning "master".
Tigist f Amharic, Oromo, Ethiopian
Means "patience" in Amharic.
Tigisti f Tigrinya
Means "patience" in Tigrinya.
Tigst f Amharic
Variant of Tigist
Tinisi m & f African
Tribal name common among the southeastern tribes of Liberia, west Africa... [more]
Tiruneh m Amharic
Means "you are good" in Amharic.
Tissa f Somali
A gift from God
Titilola f & m African, Yoruba
Means "wealth is forever" in Yoruba.
Titilolami f African
Means "my wealth is eternal"... [more]
Titine f Walloon, French (African)
Diminutive of names ending in tine such as Justine and Clementine.
Tizazu m Amharic
Means "His command" in Amharic.
Tizita f Eastern African, Amharic, Ethiopian
Means "memory" in Amharic.
Tomázia f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Hungarian
Portuguese feminine form of Tomás and Hungarian feminine form of Tamás.
Tosane m Somali
Meaning: Tosane generally means "wise" or "knowledgeable."... [more]
Totit f Amharic
Means "monkey" in Amharic. It is used as a nickname in Ethiopia.
Trophime m French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
French form of Trophimus. A known bearer of this name is the French Baroque painter Trophime Bigot (1579-1650).
Tsanainesh f Ge'ez
Means "you are a sun" in Ge'ez.
Tsegaye m Ge'ez
Means "my grace" in Ge'ez.
Tsehai m & f Ge'ez
Means "sun" in Ge'ez.
Tsemru m Ge'ez
Means "his wool" in Ge'ez.
Tsietsi m African
Used in South Africa and means "angry".... [more]
Tsige m & f Ge'ez
Means "flower" in Ge'ez.
Tubeec m Somali
Meaning: Tubeec is associated with "melodious" or "musical", reflecting a connection to singing or music.... [more]
Tukaale m Somali
Meaning: Tukaale generally means "noble" or "honorable."... [more]
Tumai f Eastern African
Means "hope" in Swahili.
Tumas m Arabic, Somali
Arabic form of Thomas.
Tuni m & f African
Meaning different and gifted in east Africa, specifically Kenya
Tusmo f Somali
Means "in tandem" in Somali.
Tuwilika f African
Originates from Namibia, africa. Means "guide us"
Tyjah m & f African, African American (Modern)
Apparently means "smart" in one of the languages on the African continent. However, the name can also be derived from the name abbreviation (or initials) T.J., which is typically pronounced as "tee-jay" and its pronunciation henceforth developed into a first name of its own right (Teejay).
Tylee f & m English (African, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ty and lee.
Ubax f Somali
Means "flower" or "blossom" in Somali.
Ubena m Eastern African
Probably derived from a place name in Tanzania.
Uchechukwu m & f Igbo, African
Based on the IGBO belief in a Supreme deity, Chukwu whose decision or will is final in the determination of human fate or destiny. It is a combination of two words of the Igbo (IBO), language, UCHE (WISH,WILL,THOUGHT) and CHUKWU (GOD)... [more]
Uchi m African, Literature
Uchi is of African-Igbo origin. Uchi is a derivative of the African and Igbo Uchechi. This is the name of Uchi Akimbo, a character in the "Harry Potter" series written by J.K. Rowling.
Ugbaad f Somali
Variant of Ugbad.
Ugbad f Somali
The meaning is a "Bouquet of Roses". It is a new name, people used it as a very advanced language term of the meaning.
Unetu m Amharic
Means "the truth" in Amharic.
Ursala f Eastern African
Ugandan variant of Ursula.
Ussen m Amharic
Amharic form of Husayn.
Utah m & f English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare), South African
Taken from the name of the US State of Utah. While a masculine name in the USA, in Nigeria and South Africa, it is sometimes used as a feminine name.
Uzoamaka f Igbo, African
Means "a good path" in Igbo.
Valdemiro m Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African)
Portuguese form of Waldemar. Also compare Valdomiro. A known bearer of this name is the Brazilian evangelical pastor Valdemiro Santiago (b... [more]
Varney m & f English (Rare), English (African), Western African
Transferred use of the surname Varney. It is mainly used in Liberia.
Védaste m French (Archaic), French (African)
French form of Vedastus. This given name is no longer in use in France today, but it still survives in francophone countries in Africa, such as Rwanda.
Veneranda f Latvian, Italian, Spanish (Philippines), Galician, English (African), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Albanian (Rare)
Feminine form of Venerando. It belonged to a semi-legendary saint of the early Christian era, also known as Venera... [more]
Vernube m African
A TIV NAME FROM NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA,BENUE PRECISELY
Victory f & m English (American), English (African), English (Puritan)
Simply from the English word, which is ultimately from Latin victoria (itself from the past participle stem of vincere "to conquer", making it a (distant) relative of Vincent)... [more]
Viriola f Eastern African (Rare), Ancient Roman (?)
Attia Viriola was a client of the ancient Roman lawyer and statesman Pliny the Younger (61-113), whose legal case he described in his Epistles.
Vitani f African
It's Swallihi and Kwhailli it means "war" and "demon of war" it is used in lion king two for one of the outsiders.
Waabberi m Somali
Meaning: Waabberi generally means "dawn" or "daybreak."... [more]
Waaberi m Somali
Means "dawn" in Somali.
Waaq m Oromo (Latinized, Archaic), Somali (Latinized, Archaic)
Waaq is a name for the ancient Cushitic sky god. He was the supreme creator and god to the indigenous religions of several Cushitic peoples before the advent of the Abrahamic religions in the Horn of Africa... [more]
Wada f Oromo
East african (Kushitic, Oromo) meaning "Promise".
Wagaye f Amharic
Means "my sense of value" or "my price" in Amharic.
Wangwiro m & f African
chewa name southern africa meaning "perfect"
Wari m Amharic
Means "midnight" in Amharic.
Waris f African, Somali
Means "desert flower" in Somali.
Warona f & m African
Means 'ours/belonging to us"
Warsame m Somali
Means "good news", derived from Somali war meaning "information, news" and same "good, positive".
Warsan f Somali
Means "good news", derived from Somali war meaning "news" combined with the Somali feminine name suffix -san, itself a derivative of Somali wanaagsan meaning "good". A notable bearer of this name is Warsan Shire (1988-), a British writer, poet, editor and teacher of Somali descent.
Wawuda f Eastern African
Means "one who is satisfied" in Taita.
Wealth m & f English (Puritan), English (African, Rare)
From Middle English welth, welthe, weolthe (“happiness, prosperity”), from Old English *welþ, *weleþu, from Proto-Germanic *waliþō (“wealth”).... [more]
Wealthy m & f English (Puritan), American (Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Meaning, "having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich." In this case, spiritual blessings from God. From Middle English welthy, welþi, equivalent to wealth +‎ -y.
Weheliye m Somali
Means "companion" in Somali.
Weldab m Eastern African
Eritrean given name of uncertain meaning. It might possibly be a variant or alternate transcription of Woldeab.
Werede m Amharic
Means "he descended" in Amharic.
Werik'i f Eastern African, Amharic
Means "gold" in Amharic.
Wetati f Amharic
Means “youthful” in Amharic.
Wibi f Amharic
Means "elegant" in Amharic.
Widdineh m Amharic
Means "you are dear" in Amharic.
Widi f Amharic
Means "precious" in Amharic.
Wiha f Amharic
Means "water" in Amharic.
Wilwardo m Spanish (African, Rare)
Possibly an invented name combining Wilfredo and Eduardo.
Wina f African, Nigerian
means gift of God
Winta f Amharic, Tigrinya
Means "desire, dream gift" in Amharic and "need" in Tigrinya.
Wisi m & f Punu, African
Means "dawning" in Punu.
Witness m English (African), South African
From the English word, witness, "one who has personal knowledge of something".
Wivine f French (African), Walloon (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French form of Wivina. A known bearer of this name is the Congolese poet and political figure Kavidi Wivine N'Landu.
Wodaje m Amharic
Means "my friend" in Amharic.
Woldeab m Eastern African, Tigrinya
Eritrean given name, of which the meaning is as of yet unknown.... [more]
Woldemariam m Amharic
Means "child of Mary" in Amharic. A notable bearer of this name is Yosef Wolde-Mariam, a member of the Norwegian musical duo Madcon.
Wolete Nagache f Ge'ez
Means "daughter of the King" in Ge'ez.
Wonderful m & f English (African, Rare), English (American, Rare)
It's been used, rarely, in the United States dating back to the 18th century.
Wondim m Amharic
Means "brother" in Amharic.
Wondimagegnenu m Amharic
Means "I have found a brother" in Amharic.
Wongel f Amharic
Amharic word for "gospel," commonly chosen by Christian families
Worb-a m Sidamo
Means "brave" in Sidama.
Woubishet m Amharic
Means "beautiful young grain" in Amharic.
Xaabsada f Somali
The girl form of Xaabsade.
Xaabsade m Somali
Means "keeper" in Somali.
Xaadsan f Somali
Means "cute" in Somali.
Xaaji m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Haji.
Xaawa f Somali
Variant of Xaawo.
Xadreque m Portuguese (African)
Portuguese form of Shadreck. It is mostly used in Mozambique.
Xaliimo f Somali
Somali form of Halima.
Xalwo f Somali
Means "sweet" in Somali. It is the name of a Somali dessert.
Xamse m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Hamza.
Xamza m Somali
Somali form of Hamza.
Xanaan f Somali
Somali form of Hanan 2.
Xandulle m Somali
Xandulle is a Somali name
Xareed m Somali
Means "rain" in Somali.
Xasna f Somali
Somali form of Hasna.
Xassan m Somali
Variant of Xasan.
Xavérie f French, French (African), Dutch
French feminine form of Xavier.
Xawa f Somali (Rare)
Variant of Xaawo.
Xawo f Somali
Variant of Xaawo.
Xiddig f Somali
Means "star" in Somali.
Xidig m Somali
Means "star" in Somali.
Xirsi m Somali
This Somali name means "safeguard." The word xirsi also means "safeguard." The x in Somali is a voiceless pharyngeal fricative, a throaty sound that is not present in English. Somalis outside of Somalia may spell the name as HIRSI or HERSI.
Xuseen m Somali
Somali form of Husayn.
Xusen m Somali
Variant of Xuseen.
Yaasmiin f Somali
Somali form of Yasmin.
Yabaal m Somali
Meaning: Yabaal generally means "one who is ambitious" or "strives for success."... [more]
Yabets m Amharic
Means “sorrowful, born in pain” in Amharic.
Yacob m Ethiopian
Form of Jacob used in Ethiopia.
Yacquub m Somali
A Somali form of Yaqub.
Yahye m Somali
Somali form of Yahya.
Yäm'ata m Eastern African
Ethiopian variant of Adimata.
Yashimabet f African
Meaning princess of beauty grace, loyalty and kindness. Ethopian
Yashimmabet f Amharic
Means "mistress of a thousand" in Amharic.
Yashuuca m Somali (?)
Somali form of Joshua.
Yasmiin f Somali
Somali form of Yasmin.
Yasoy m Eastern African
Potential variant of Youssou.
Yatta f African
West Africa, Liberia