Gebre Selassie
ገብረ ሥላሴ
/ ge-BREH se-LAS-see /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
Servant of the Trinity
Servant of the Trinity
Etymology
From Ge’ez gebre (servant) and selassie (Trinity).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic
Cultural context
The name reflects the strong influence of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Amhara culture.
Symbolism
Symbolizes devotion and faith in the Holy Trinity.
Religious reference
Reference to the Trinity in Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Related names
Similar Names
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Time of the Cross
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Grace of the Cross
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beautiful
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Daughter of Mary