Gadisa
An Oromo boy's name from gaaddisa, the word for "shade".
Meaning and origin
Gadisa is built on the Oromo word gaaddisa, the shade thrown by a tree or shelter, an image valued in Ethiopia's warm lowlands for the relief and protection it offers.
How to pronounce Gadisa
| English (US) | gah-DEE-suh /ɡɑːˈdiːsə/ |
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