Ethiopian Names
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Alimayu
Origin:
EthiopianMeaning:
"in honor of God"Description:
Wesley Snipes chose this distinctive East African name for his son.
- Maaza
Origin:
AmharicMeaning:
"aroma or essence"Description:
Pronounced mah-zah, Maaza means a pleasant scent, usually from a yellow daisy popular in Ethiopia. Hot young Ethiopian-American novelist Maaza Mengiste introduced the name to our shores.