Traditional Ethiopian Names

father

Vigilance, prudence, observation

He has blossomed or flourished

He has illuminated or made bright

New

Alive, living, prosperous

diamond

She will not wither or grow old

star

Mirror, reflection

House of bread; a place of abundance and fertility

Redemption, ransom

You are wealthy

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

beloved

You are wonderful

My God is Yahweh

My offspring, my lineage

God will uplift

star

You are my sister

My love, my thought, my idea

Love of Mary

Servant of

Galilee (Biblical region)

Majesty, awe, greatness

Happiness, bliss, flower

Handsome, good; benefactor

Life

Freedom

Faith

Heart, courage

Payment, reward, or recompense, often implying a divine gift or blessing.

He has grown and become weighty; a respected elder.

Holy, sacred

To be prosperous, to flourish

He has prospered, he has flourished

Pearl

Name of the Queen of Sheba; possibly related to 'magnificent' or 'she who is not burned'

Prince, governor, or king

How beautiful she is

Prince, lord, chief

To be revered, to be honored

Mercy, compassion, grace

Bitter, rebellious; beloved; wished-for child

Mixed, of mixed heritage

King, emperor

Spikenard (a fragrant plant)