Mesqel
መስቀል
/ mes-KEHL /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spiritual
Meaning & Etymology
Cross
Cross
Etymology
From the Sidama word mesqel meaning ‘cross’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Cushitic > East Cushitic
Cultural context
Reflects the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of the Finding of the True Cross.
Symbolism
Symbolizes faith, sacrifice, and redemption.
Religious reference
Finding of the True Cross
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