Welde-Selassie
ወልደ ሥላሴ
/ wel-deh-seh-lah-see /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
Servant of the Trinity
Servant of the Trinity
Etymology
Composed of the Tigrinya words welde (servant) and selassie (trinity).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic
Cultural context
This name reflects the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s emphasis on the Holy Trinity.
Symbolism
Signifies a deep connection to the core beliefs of Ethiopian Christianity.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony includes prayers and hymns dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
Religious reference
Welde (servant) + Selassie (trinity)