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Hiwot

ህይወት

From Amharic ህይወት (hiwot), "life."

Meaning and origin

Hiwot is simply the Amharic word for life, chosen as a hopeful name for girls in much the way English-speaking parents reach for Vida or Zoe for the same reason.

How to pronounce Hiwot

Amharic (Ethiopia)hee-WOT /hiˈwot/

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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