Ethiopian baby names carry centuries of Amharic, Tigrinya, and Oromo tradition, often chosen for their spiritual meaning or as a hopeful word spoken over a new life. Names like Aster ('star'), Hana ('grace'), and Selam ('peace') sit alongside biblical picks common in Ethiopian Orthodox families — Yohannes (John), Mikael (Michael), and Ruth. Many Ethiopian names are verbs or prayers rather than nouns: Lelisa means 'greenness,' Fikir means 'love,' Bereket means 'blessing.' Below is Babbloom's collection of Ethiopian baby names, each with meaning and origin — a starting point whether you're honoring heritage, choosing a middle name, or looking for something rooted in East African tradition.
10 names in this collection · meanings, origins & context.