Kidist
ቅዱስት
/ kee-DIST /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spiritual
Meaning & Etymology
holy, saint
holy, saint
Etymology
Derived from the Amharic word kidus (ቅዱስ), meaning ‘holy’ or ‘saint’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic > Ethiopian Semitic
Cultural context
In Ethiopian culture, the name Kidist is often given to girls born on religious feast days or those believed to have a divine connection.
Symbolism
The name symbolises a connection to the divine and is associated with purity and spiritual grace.