Lelisa
/ le-LEE-sah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Growth
Meaning & Etymology
He has grown
He has grown
Etymology
Derived from the Oromo verb lisu (to grow).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Cushitic > Oromic
Cultural context
Commonly given to celebrate a child’s growth and development.
Symbolism
Represents progress, development, and maturity.