Tafari
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Possibly from an Amharic root for being feared or held in awe, so roughly "one who commands respect."
Meaning and origin
Tafari is built from an Amharic root about inspiring fear or awe, giving a name that suggests someone commanding respect, though the exact derivation is not settled.
How to pronounce Tafari
| Amharic (Ethiopia) | tah-FAH-ree /täˈfari/ |
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