Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Tigrinya names, spoken by communities in Eritrea and Ethiopia, are often tied to Orthodox Christian traditions and cultural values. Names like Kidane (covenant) and Yordanos (Jordan) reflect spiritual and familial meanings. These names celebrate the heritage and identity of Tigrinya-speaking people.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assefaw | Assefaw: Tigrinya name meaning "he has increased," culturally significant. | Tigrinya | Boy | |
| Gamele | Gamele is an Eritrean unisex name meaning "to be patient." | Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Gebha | Gebha: Tigrinya name meaning "gift," symbolizing generosity and heritage. | Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Gezana | Gezana is an African name meaning "garden" or "paradise." | African, Tigrinya | Girl | |
| Hagos | Hagos: African name meaning "joy," popular in Tigrinya-speaking communities. | African, Tigrinya | Boy | |
| Louam | Louam: a unique African name symbolizing strength, courage, and resilience. | Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Mahari | Mahari: African name meaning "gift," symbolizing blessings and prosperity. | Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Mahariet | Mahariet: African name meaning "great love," popular in Tigrinya culture. | African, Tigrinya | Girl | |
| Mekele | Mekele: African girl's name meaning "place of peace" in Tigrinya. | Tigrinya | Girl | |
| Ogbai | Ogbai: Unisex name meaning "God's servant" in Tigrinya culture. | Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Ogbay | Ogbay means "kingly" in Tigrinya, reflecting leadership and heritage. | Tigrinya | Boy | |
| Russom | Russom: African name meaning "village leader," unisex, symbolizes strength. | African, Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Segen | Segen means "gift" in Tigrinya; a unisex, meaningful name. | African, Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Seghen | Seghen means "gift" in Tigrinya; it's a popular feminine name. | Tigrinya | Girl | |
| Teklay | Teklay: Tigrinya name meaning "crowned," significant in Eritrea, Ethiopia. | Tigrinya | Boy | |
| Tekleab | Tekleab means "my hope" in Tigrinya, symbolizing trust and optimism. | Tigrinya | Boy | |
| Tig | Tig means "tiger" in Welsh; derived from Old Welsh origins. | Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Tigrayti | Tigrayti: gender-neutral name signifying cultural heritage of Tigray. | Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Tigre | Tigre means "tiger" in Spanish; originates from Latin "tigris." | Arabic, Tigrinya | Unisex | |
| Tigrisia | Tigrisia means "sun of Tigray," reflecting Ethiopian cultural heritage. | Tigrinya | Girl | |
| Winta | Winta, an African name meaning "winter," symbolizes nature's beauty and uniqueness. | African, Tigrinya | Girl | |
| Zere | Zere: African name meaning "seed" or "beginning," symbolizes hope. | African, Tigrinya | Girl |
