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Amharic Names for Boys

Updated October 2026

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  • Negasi

    Amharic

    "he will wear a crown"

    Ethiopian name that would be difficult here.

  • Zenebe

    Amharic

    "raining"

    Zenebe is an appealing name well-used in Ethiopia but rarely heard outside its native land. But it translates easily into English and Zen makes for a cool and attractive nickname. A winning choice…

  • Bekele

    Amharic

    "growing"

    Bekele is an attractive Ethiopian name prime for use in the English-speaking world, especially given the short form Bek. Pronunciation is three syllables with the emphasis on the second --…

  • Maru

    Tswana, Amharic, Japanese, Maori

    "cloud; honey; circle, round; gentle, easy, safe"

    Gentle in sound, multicultural in origin, and cool and succinct in style, the name Maru is fresh feeling choice. Borne by a Scottish Straight cat from Japan (once dubbed the most famous cat on the…

  • Ageze

    Jewish Amharic

    "he helped"

    Notably borne by paralympic sprinter Salum Ageze Kashafali and Olympic marathon runner, Ageze Guadie, Ageze is Amharic name predominantly used in Ethiopia. Meaning "he helped", it could be associated…