Female Ethiopian Baby Names
Choosing an Ethiopian baby name is a meaningful way to honor one of the world's oldest civilizations, a country rich in Orthodox Christian faith, Afroasiatic languages, and highland beauty. For parents with Ethiopian heritage or deep love for the country's music, coffee culture, and enduring independence, Ethiopian baby names carry centuries of pride in a single word. These names often draw from Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, and Ge'ez roots, blending spiritual depth with lyrical, rhythmic sound.
Popular Ethiopian baby names include Selam, meaning peace and also used as hello in Amharic, Abel, a biblical name loved across Ethiopia, and Saba, referencing the legendary Queen of Sheba who ruled parts of ancient Ethiopia. Meron, meaning blessing, is a top girl name, while Dawit is the Amharic form of David and honors the country's beloved king. Rarer picks like Makeda (the Queen of Sheba's traditional name), Tariku (meaning his history), and Hiwot (meaning life) give your child a beautifully unique Ethiopian baby name with rich stories behind it.
When choosing an Ethiopian baby name, read it with your family surname and practice the soft stress of its syllables. If this collection speaks to you, you may also enjoy our African baby names, Amharic baby names, and biblical baby names for more culturally rich ideas. An Ethiopian baby name gives your child a direct link to an ancient, proud heritage and a daily reminder of peace, blessing, and life.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abeba | Ethiopian Female Name Meaning "Flower." | Female | African |
| Abrihet | Tigrinya Of Ethiopia Female Name Meaning "She Has Made It Light, She Emanates... | Female | African |
| Adanech | Amharic And Tigrinya Of Ethiopia Female Name Meaning "She Has Rescued Them." | Female | African |
| Adia | Wealthy | Female | English |
| Adina | Amharic Of Ethiopia Word Sometimes Used As A Female Name, Meaning "She Has Sa... | Female | African |
| Aisha | These Swahili And Arabic Female Names Mean "Woman, Life, Alive" And Refer To... | Female | African |
| Aishah | Lively | Female | Arabic |
| Alitash | Amharic Of Ethiopia Female Name Meaning "May I Not Lose You, May I Find You A... | Female | African |
| Amara | Unfading | Female | Greek |
| Amira | Feminine Form Of Amir (King) AZAR, AZARA | Female | Persian |
| Armani | Derivative Of IMANI, Meaning "Faith." | Female | African |
| Ayana | Ethiopian Female Name Meaning "Beautiful Flower." | Female | African |
| Ayda | Benefit. | Female | Arabic |
| Azmera | Male And Female Name In Both Amharic And Tigrinya Languages Of Ethiopia.It Me... | Female | African |
| Bathsheba | Also Known As BATSHEVA, This Is The Daughter Of The Queen Of Sheba, The Legen... | Female | African |
| Berhane | Female And Male Name In The Amharic And Tigrinya Languages Of Ethiopia Which... | Female | African |
| Berta | Intelligent | Female | German |
| Betty | Variation Of Elizabeth. My God Is Bountiful:God Of Plenty. | Female | English |
| Candace | Candace Was An Ancient Hereditary Title Used By Ethiopian Queens. | Female | English |
| China | Place Name. | Female | English |
| Dani | Feminine Of Daniel God Will Judge. | Female | Spanish |
| Deborah | Bee. Deborah Was The Biblical Prophetess Who Summoned Barak To Battle Against... | Female | Hebrew |
| Desta | Amharic Of Ethiopia Unisexual Name Meaning "Joy, Happiness." | Female | African |
| Dorcas | Gazelle | Female | Greek |
| Eden | Perfect | Female | Hebrew |
| Edna | Fire | Female | Celtic |
| Elene | Name Of A Poem | Female | Anglo |
| Elsa | Truth | Female | Spanish |
| Fana | Amharic And Tigrinya Of Ethiopia Name Meaning "Light." | Female | African |
| Fatimah | Variation Of Fatima. Daughter Of The Prophet Muhammad: One Of Four Perfect Wo... | Female | Arabic |
| Fayza | "Successful: Winner, Victorious. Alternate Spelling: Faiza" | Female | Arabic |
| Grace | Grace | Female | English |
| Habiba | Muslim Name Popular In Somalia And N. Africa Meaning "Beloved, Sweetheart." | Female | African |
| Hana | Flower; Blossom | Female | Japanese |
| Hayat | Life | Female | Arabic |
| Helen | Light | Female | Greek |
| Hosanna | A Prayer. | Female | Hebrew |
| Ikram | Honor; Hospitality; Generosity | Female | Arabic |
| Jamila | Beauty | Female | Egyptian |
| Jasmine | Flower | Female | English |
| Kayla | Variant Of Kay. Keeper Of The Keys: Pure. Also Kayla Is A Character On Daytim... | Female | English |
| Keren | Horn | Female | Hebrew |
| Kifle | Ethiopian Name Meaning "My Class." | Female | African |
| Layla | Swahili And Muslim Name Meaning "Born At Night." | Female | African |
| Lishan | Amharic Name Meaning "Award, Medal." | Female | African |
| Magdala | From The Tower | Female | Hebrew |
| Makda | Ethiopian Version Of Hebrew Magda, Meaning "High Tower" Or "Woman Of Magdala." | Female | African |
| Makeda | Amharic Of Ethiopia Name Meaning "Beautiful Armrest" | Female | African |
| Mare | Bitter | Female | Irish |
| Mariam | Arabic Form Of Mary (Bitter), Mother Of Jesus | Female | Arabic |
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If you are dreaming of a meaningful name rooted in African heritage, this collection of 178 Ethiopian Amharic girl names is a beautiful place to start. Amharic is the second-most widely spoken Semitic language after Arabic, and serves as the official working language of Ethiopia. You will discover lyrical choices like Abeba for flower, Aberash for shining, Almaz for diamond, Berhan for light, and Desta for joy. Each name carries a rich meaning drawn from everyday life, nature, faith, or royalty. Browse the full list and pick a distinctive, soulful name that suits your pretty baby girl perfectly.
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