Naming your baby might need a lot of thought and consideration. One of the things that should be considered is culture (and language). That is why we prepare modern and unique Oromo names for girls so that you can choose from them. Here are the unique and meaningful Oromo names for girls.
Lists of Afan Oromo Names For Girls
- Agartu (Agartuu): One who sees
- Aage (Aagee): One who tells the good news
- Asanti (Asaantii): One who is close
- Akira (aakiraa): Life after death
- Amarti (Amartii): Jewel, Ring
- Anane (Aannanee): Relating to milk, Sweet
- Anisa (Ann iisaa): Energy
- Annole (Aannolee): A place in Arsi where Emperor Menelik cut the hands and breasts of the people in an attempt to expand his realm.
- Antiko (Antiikoo): My ally
- Ardi (Ardii): Continent
- Arritti (Aarrittii): A plant traditionally believed to cast out evil spirits.
- Ayantu (Ayyaantuu): One who is fortunate
- Baredu (Bareedduu): Pretty
- Biftu (Biiftuu): Of the sun
- Bikiltu (Biqiltuu): A young plant
- Bilille (Bilillee): Attractive, Beloved
- Bontu (Boontuu): One who is proud
- Boju (Boojuu): Spoil (n), Taken from enemy
- Boree (Booree): Moral, Passion
- Burqitu (Burqituu): Spring water, Source
- Chara (Carraa): Luck
- Daho (Dahoo): Refuge, Shade
- Danga (Daangaa): Boundary
- Dawa (Daawaa): Medicine
- Debiko (Deebiikoo): My answer
- Doi (Do’ii): Scene, That which is seen, A visit
- Dure (Duree): One who is first
- Dureti (Dureettii): One who is rich
- Ebanuf (Eebbanuuf): Our blessing
- Elelan (Elellaan): A type of bead popular in Oromo tradition.
- Faya (Faayaa): One that gives beauty
- Fenet (Feeneet): By our will
- Firdi (Firdii): Judgment
- Fedhi (Fedhii): Will, Wish
- Filano (Filannoo): Choice
- Fo’ane (Fo’annee): That we chose
- Galane (Galaanee): Of the ocean
- Gifti (Giiftii): Royal
- Hara (Haaraa): New
- Hawetan (Hawweetan): My granted wish
- Hela (Heelaa): Knowledge, Prudence
- Heran (Heeraan): With regard to norms
- Hilif (Hiliif): One who sacrifices for others
- Hinsene (Hinseenee): That I did not think of, Without my knowledge
- Hiree (Hiree): My share
- Hoquba (Hooqubaa): Praise, Glory
- Icitii (Icciitii): Secret
- Iftu (Iftuu): One who is bright
- Ilile (Ilillee): Voice of praise
- Ilili (Ilillii): Flower
- Jalane (Jaallannee): One who we love
- Jajabe (Jajjabee): One who is courageous, Brave
- Jajane (Jajannee): One who we admire
- Jitu (Jiituu): Wet
- Kanariya (Kanahiriyaa): Friend
- Kayo (Kaayyoo): Vision, Objective
- Kebron (Keebroon): Unique
- Keraj (Keeraaj): Yours is special
- Ketim (Keetiim): It is yours
- Ketoran (Keetooraan): One who accomplishes things in order
- Lalistu (Lalistuu): One who grows
- Lensa (Leensaa), Lelo (Leelloo): Beautiful, Charming
- Losha (Looshaa): One with good intentions, Pretty
- Loko (Lookoo): Fine, Admirable, Tall
- Lubu (Lubbuu): Dear, Lovely
- Marartu (Marartuu): Attractive
- Martinu (Martinuu): All of the things
- Meti (Meetii): Silver, Precious
- Meto (Meetoo): The mother of Borana and Barentu, the two bloodlines of the Oromo.
- Miju (Mijuu): Comforting
- Milto (Miltoo): Friend
- Monet (Mooneet): We have won
- Nanati (Naanaatii): One who is frightened for me
- Nafile (Naafilee): One that God chose for me
- Nahili (Naahilii): One who favors me
- Nadhi (Nadhii): Sweet, Nectar
- Nato (Naatoo): Beauty, Grace
- Nora (Nooraa): Bridge
- Nuftanan (Nuuftaanaan): Pursuit of a love interest
- Obse (Obsee): Resulting from patience
- Ogeti (Ogeettii): Wise
- Ofilale (Ofilaallee): One who I see myself in, Mirror
- Olit( Oliit): One who is from heaven, Given by God
- Oromia (Oromiyaa): The land of the Oromo people
- Qabso (Qabsoo): Revolution
- Qumbi (Qumbii): Of great value
- Sabontu (Sabboontuu): One who is proud of her people
- Sena (Seenaa): Historic
- Senet (Seeneet): Because we thought so
- Sichale (Siccaalee): Someone who has become better than the other
- Sifan (Siifan): What I will do for you
- Siftanan (Siiftaanaan): If it suits you
- Simbo (Simboo): Graceful
- Simanera (Simanneerraa): We have received
- Sinbone (Sinboonee): One that I am proud of
- Talile (Taliilee): Clear, Not turbid
- Wada (Waadaa): Promise
- Urji (Urjii): Star
- Yadani (Yaadanii): With a thought
- Yanet (Yaanneet): Planned
Religious Oromo Names For Girls
Here we have collected the best Oromo names for girls with a religious background. Most of the Muslim names are of notable Muslim Oromos. As for the Christian names, they are suitable for anyone spiritual and believe in one God.
Muslim Names
- Sittinaa: kind. From ‘sitti hinaa’ in Afaan Oromoo, it means we tie it (our love) to you.
- Haliimaa: generous. It is also the name of Halima Abdulshakur, a miss tourism Oromia.
- Saalihaa: just. Also the name of musical artist and medical nurse, Saliha Sami. Most admired for her documentaries and for introducing the culture of Raya Oromo to the Oromo society at large.
- Zaahraa: bright. Also the name of Zahra Mohammed, the first and only female mayor in western Shewa.
- Suhaad: good fortune. Also the name of Dr. Suad Mukhtar, a medical doctor, business women, and motivational speaker.
Christian Names
- Waaqkennee (Wakene): given by God.
- Oliit (Olit): from above/God.
- Asteer (Aster): Esther in the Bible. Also, the name of Aster Geno, was one of the first female Oromo teachers and translators who assisted Onesimos Nesib in translating the Bible to Afaan Oromoo.
- Naafaayee (Nafaye): the one who God beautified for me.
- Amanee (Amane): faith. Also the name of Amane Badhasso, community organizer running for US congress.
Names Of Famous Oromo Women
Our women deserve appreciation. I don’t know about you, but I know that I will name my daughter after my grandmother because she was a strong woman. If you are here, you probably are looking for some inspiration to name your baby girl. So, here you have the names of famous Oromo women you should take note of their meaning.
- Bilillee: beautiful; after Bilillee (later Mahbuba) who was one of the Oromos taken to Germany as a slave and was known for her exceptional beauty.
- Yaanneet: that we thought of; after Yanet Dinku, a musical artist famous for her exceptional voice.
- Daraartuu: flowered; after Deratu Tulu, former long-distance runner, and current president of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation.
- Lalisee: one who grows; after Lelise Duga, Oromia Tourism Commission commissioner.
- Jesikaa: one who foresees; after Jessica Beshir, filmmaker famous for her documentary film, Faya Dayi.
- Feeneet: by our desire; after Fenet Indale, international fashion designer, and founder of Faya Fenet.
- Sabboontuu: one who takes pride in her culture; after Sabontu Ahmed, a journalist in Finfine Integrated Broadcasting (FIB TV).
- Abbabachi: from Amharic አበበች, similar in meaning to Daraartuu. After Abebech Gobena (‘the Mother Teresa of Africa’) who was the founder and manager of Abebech Gobena Children’s Care & Development Association (AGOHELMA).
Which one do you pick? Let me know in the comment section below.
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