Zemene-Meskel
ዘመኔ መስቀል
/ zeh-MEH-neh mes-KEHL /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
Time of the Cross
Time of the Cross
Etymology
Combination of ‘Zemene’ (time) and ‘Meskel’ (cross).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic
Cultural context
Celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross and is a significant religious festival in Ethiopia.
Symbolism
Represents the importance of the cross and the Christian faith in Ethiopian culture.
Religious reference
Reference to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross