Find out how popular the first name Amhara has been for the last 1 years (from 2023 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Amhara by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Amhara is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Amhara.

The history of the first name Amhara

The name Amhara is derived from the Amharic language, which is a Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia. It is believed to have originated in the ancient Aksumite Kingdom, which was located in what is now Eritrea and northern Ethiopia, around the 1st century AD.

The name Amhara is thought to be derived from the Semitic root "h-m-r," which means "red" or "brown." This could be a reference to the reddish-brown soil found in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, or it could be a reference to the skin tone of the people from that region.

The earliest known reference to the name Amhara can be found in the Kebra Nagast, an ancient text that is considered the national epic of Ethiopia. This text, which dates back to the 14th century, mentions the Amhara people and their kingdom.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Amhara is Amhara Sayfa, who was a ruler of the Amhara Kingdom in the 16th century. Another notable figure with this name is Amhara Iyasu, who was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1730 to 1755.

Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals with the name Amhara. For example, Amhara Selassie (1892-1962) was an Ethiopian nobleman and military leader who played a key role in the resistance against the Italian occupation of Ethiopia in the 1930s.

Amhara Maryam (1916-1988) was an Ethiopian princess and the granddaughter of Emperor Menelik II. She was known for her philanthropic work and her efforts to preserve Ethiopian culture and heritage.

Amhara Gebregziabher (born 1971) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who has won several international marathons and holds the current world record for the fastest marathon time for a woman over the age of 50.

Amhara Haile (born 1983) is an Ethiopian-American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "Homeland" and "Black Panther."

Amhara Tewodros (born 1990) is an Ethiopian-American writer and activist who has written extensively about issues related to race, identity, and social justice.

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