The following table provides examples of biblical names and their meanings as used within the Ethiopian Orthodox context: 100 Ethiopian Names for Boys (and Amharic Meanings)
Transliteration follows the with modifications for Ge’ez emphatics (e.g., ጠ = ṭ, ጸ = ṣ, ፀ = ṣ́). Ethiopian Orthodox Bible Names In Amharic Pdf
The author compiled names from three sources: The following table provides examples of biblical names
In Ethiopia, a name is more than an identifier; it is often a prayer, a testimony, or a reflection of the family’s faith. Names are frequently drawn from the 81-book Ethiopian Orthodox canon, which includes books like Enoch and Jubilees not found in Western Bibles. : Many names originate from Ge'ez, the liturgical
: Many names originate from Ge'ez, the liturgical language, but are commonly used in their Amharic equivalents in daily life. Servitude to God : A common prefix is (meaning "servant of"), as seen in Gebreamlak ("Servant of God") or Gebre Selassie ("Servant of the Trinity"). Divine Attributes : Names often praise God’s mercy ( ), power ( ), or holiness ( Selected List of Biblical Names in Amharic