Oromo Names

Born to be great; one who makes bloom

Praise; she who praises God

Our fortune; our luck

Fortune; destiny

One who is near the sea; coastal one

Beautiful one

Teacher; the one who educates

Sunrise; dawn

Pride; the proud one

Proud; dignified

From the Borana people; proud one

Dust; born during dry season

Beautiful; lovely

Victorious; one who overcomes

She who overcomes; the resilient one

She who is victorious; the triumphant one

She who surpasses; excellent

The sharp one; the intelligent one

The finest; the best

Again; the repeated one

Beautiful; wonderful

Sweetness; the sweet one

Tradition; custom

Patience; endurance

Born during hardship; the endurer

Fighter; warrior

Sunrise; dawn

The flower; blooming one

Knowledgeable; wise

Healer; one who cures

Joyful; happy

River; flowing water

Of the river; water spirit

Happiness; joy

Horseman; rider

Growth; development

The assembly leader; head of council

Assembly; gathering place

Day; daytime

Lucky; fortunate one

Lucky; fortunate

Blessed; favored

Root; foundation

Industrious; hardworking one

Good; handsome; beautiful

Light; brightness

Love; affection

Loved one; beloved

She who leads; front-runner

The one who lives; survivor

Powerful; capable

The healer; one who mends

Pride; dignity

Trained; disciplined

Beautiful; gorgeous

The different one; the unique one

She who is awake; bright

Successful; victorious

Morning; dawn time

Honey; sweetness

Fearless; undaunted

The desired one; hoped for

Clean; pure

Peace; tranquility

Satisfaction; contentment

Generous; giving

Righteous; straight path

The comforter; one who brings peace

Rain; blessing from above

Traveler; explorer

Beautiful; fine

How much I have seen

Hero; champion

Sweet; pleasant

One who inspires awe

Sweet; pleasant

Mountain; elevated

Fame; renown

Faith; belief

Star; bright star

Creation; nature

God's servant

One who brings rain; the rain-maker

Determined; passionate

Memory; remembrance

Shade; shelter