Kassa-Mariam
ካሳ ማርያም
/ kah-SAH mah-ree-YAHM /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
Forgiveness of Mary
Forgiveness of Mary
Etymology
The name is a compound of ‘Kassa’ (meaning unknown in Wolaytta) and ‘Mariam’, the Amharic form of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Linguistic family: Afroasiatic > Omotic > North Omotic > Ometo > Wolaytta
Cultural context
In Wolayta culture, names often reflect religious devotion and family values. The inclusion of ‘Mariam’ highlights the influence of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity and the veneration of Mary.
Symbolism
The name symbolises devotion to Mary and the concept of seeking forgiveness and grace.