Zewdu-Selassie
ዘውዱ ሥላሴ
/ zeh-wdu-seh-LAH-see /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
Joy of the Trinity
Joy of the Trinity
Etymology
From Wolaita zewdu (joy) and Selassie (Trinity).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Omotic > Wolaita
Cultural context
Reflects the belief in the joy brought by the Holy Trinity and the importance of joy in Wolaita culture.
Symbolism
Symbolises divine joy and spiritual happiness.
Religious reference
Reference to the joy of the Trinity in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity
Related names
Similar Names
Senedu
You are honey
Welete-Hailu
Daughter of Grace
Zemene-Mesqel
Time of the Cross
Ayana
Beautiful flower