What does the name Abebe mean?

Abebe is a boy name of Amharic origin: he grew, he flourished (Olympic legend Abebe Bikila).

When was the name Abebe most popular?

Abebe has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Abebe?

Names similar to Abebe in origin and style include Kebede, Bekele, Alemu, Hayato, Kazuki.

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Abebe

boy name

Origin

Amharic

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

he grew, he flourished (Olympic legend Abebe Bikila)

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Abebe has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Abebe

Kebede Bekele Alemu Hayato Kazuki Wolde

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