Gebre-Selassie
ገብረ ሥላሴ
/ ge-BREH-seh-LAS-see /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
Servant of the Trinity
Servant of the Trinity
Etymology
Composed of gebre (servant) and Selassie (Trinity).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic > Ethiopic
Cultural context
Common among Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, reflecting devotion to the Holy Trinity.
Symbolism
Symbolizes devotion and commitment to the Christian faith.
Religious reference
Reference to the Trinity (Selassie means Trinity)
Related names
Famous People
Gebre-Selassie Baraki
politics · Ethiopia · b. 1955
Ethiopian politician and diplomat.