Ethiopian Girl Names

Giving off light, shining

New

diamond

star

She has seen; often implies foresight or wisdom.

Sweet, honey, or a type of flower

Redemption, ransom

Gift, blessing, or present from God

Light, illumination

Born on a certain day (Oromo calendar), specifically a Saturday

Mountain; inner sanctuary; oracle

Joy, happiness

Fruitful, honored place

Lady, mistress, noblewoman

mother, mama

Mother

Beautiful

God's eye

My vision, my dream

Light, shining

My love, my thought

Paradise, garden

Faith, religion, belief in God

Happiness, bliss, flower

Desire, hope, or aspiration; longing for something good

Eve, meaning 'life' or 'living one'

Life

Promise, covenant

She is perfect

Holy, sacred

Beautiful

Blossoming, fresh, flourishing

Praise, hymn, song

Praise, hymn

woman from Magdala

Grandparent, elder, denoting respect; also 'bean' or 'pea'

Fragrance, aroma

Sanctuary, holy place

Altar, throne, sanctuary

Foundation, base, origin; something fundamental and essential

Mercy, compassion, grace

What else?

Peace, world, or wonderful

Spikenard (a fragrant plant)

Freedom, liberty

ewe, innocent

Calm, tranquility

from Rome