Meskel
መስቀል
/ MES-kel /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
Cross
Cross
Etymology
Derived from the Amharic meskel (cross).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic
Cultural context
Associated with the Meskel festival, celebrating the discovery of the True Cross, highlighting the importance of faith and tradition.
Symbolism
Represents the cross, faith, and the triumph of light over darkness.
Related names
Similar Names
Tekle Haimanot
Plant of Faith
Abiyot-Meskel
Revolution of the Cross
Tekle-Haimanot
Plant of Faith
Abune-Petros
Father Peter