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Bekele

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From an Amharic verb for a plant sprouting or coming into growth: "he flourished".

Meaning and origin

Bekele comes from the Amharic verb used for a plant sprouting or coming into growth, giving it a sense of flourishing much like the related name Abebe.

How to pronounce Bekele

Amharic (Ethiopia)beh-KEH-leh /bəqʼələ/

About this entry

Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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