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Origin
Amharic
Language
Afro-Asiatic (Semitic)
Pronunciation
tee-GIST
Gender
female
Cultural Significance
A widely beloved Ethiopian name reflecting the cultural value of patience and perseverance through hardship.
Notable People
- Tigist Assefa, Ethiopian marathon world record holder
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