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It’s one of 99 Muhammad approved names of Allah. Hakim, the variation of Arabic name Hakeem, would make a beautiful name for your son. The meaning of Abraham is ‘father of the multitudes.’ 49. This name has been famous right from its conception. Abraham:Ībraham, the name of the founding father of the Jewish people, is popular with the Ethiopians. He is also the recipient of Nobel Peace Prize. Its noteworthy bearer is Kofi Anna, the seventh general secretary of the United Nations. Kofi is an Ethiopian name, meaning ‘born on Friday’. The meaning of Negasi is ‘he will wear a crown’. In fact, it held the 225th spot last year.

If you are looking for a name that is entirely unheard of in America or Europe, go with Negasi. You can also opt for its spelling variant, Ahmad. Ahmed:Īhmed is one of the five hundred variations of the name Muhammad and means ‘greatly praised’. In the Old Testament, Aaron is the elder brother of Moses. It’s the softness of the double vowel in Aaron that gives it a certain gentleness. This globally popular and timeless Hebrew name has been on the top 50 list for two decades now. So we believe that it would make an attractive and original choice for people who are considering the name Ahmed. This name, derived from one of the Ethiopian languages, feels a lot like the Arabic name, Ahmed. We think it’s a perfect name if you are looking for something less common than Joshua or Jacob. It belongs to the Old Testament prophet who was swallowed by a large fish, but came out of it unharmed even after three days. Yonas or Yunus is the Arabic variation of Hebrew name Jonah.

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The two popular namesakes include movie directors Abel Ferrara and Abel Glance. But it compensates itself with the positive connotations like ‘ready, willing, competent and capable’. Abel:Ībel belongs to Adam and Eve’s not so fortunate son. Izara is a beautiful and rhythmic baby girl name, meaning ‘section of tree’. This name was used by Peffy Lipton and Quincy Jones for their daughter. Kadida is the African variation of the Arabic name Khadija. This African, Muslim name refers to the nurse of Prophet Muhammad. Fana:įana is a simple, unusual and delicate name, meaning ‘jungle’. Diarra:ĭiarra is a beautiful sounding Ethiopian name with a lovely meaning (gift). It got a boost in popularity via the Namibian supermodel Behati Prinsloo. Behati:īehati is the African version of Beatrice. Anika:Īnika is an adorable name tied with several cultures of Africa. Its positive meaning and resonant rhythm have made it hugely popular with the African families. Baraka:īaraka is the female variant of the name Barak. Akosua is a Twi origin name, meaning ‘born’ on Sunday. Here’s another excellent option for people looking for a day-inspired name. She was also nominated for the best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards. This name is inspired by the Ethiopian hip-hop artist Lola Monroe. Its alternate spelling variation is Maryam. Mariam is the African and Arabic variant of the Biblical name Mary. Mariam:Īs Mary is sailing further out of style, her variations are becoming more and more popular. The name feels a bit dated in front of its sisters, Magda, and Magdalene, but will make a unique moniker for your daughter.

Makda is the Ethiopian version of the Hebrew name Magda, meaning ‘high tower’. Or you can choose Hababah, the daughter of Ajlan and the narrator of Hadith. The name Habiba is popular in all Muslim dominated African regions, including Somalia and Ethiopia, and stand for ‘beloved’. There was a time when this name was rarely heard outside the Arabic community, but is now a favorite of the Ethiopian parents. Faizah:įaizah is an extremely exotic Arabic/African name, meaning ‘victorious’. Literary buffs would relate this name with Jamila Singer, a character in Salman Rushdie’s “Midnight Children’. Jamila is an Arabic origin name used widely in many African countries, including Ethiopia. Recently, it was heard in “Desperate Housewives’. It went on to become the 12th most popular name in the 1980s. This Arabic name came into popularity via the soap opera, “Days of our Lives”.