Abebe
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From an Amharic verb for a plant coming into bloom: "he flourished".
Meaning and origin
Abebe comes from an ordinary Amharic verb for a plant bursting into flower, so parents give it as a hopeful wish that their son will thrive.
How to pronounce Abebe
| Amharic (Ethiopia) | ah-BEB-eh /ʔabəbə/ |
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