Amharas are the second largest ethnic in Ethiopia and comprise most of the ruling elite. The Amharic language is Semitic and is derived from Geez. Daughters are expected to remember mothers name going back seven generations. Sons are expected to remember father's name going back seven generation. Some of the following are common Amhara female and male names:
Female Saba Aster Hiwot Azeb Tegesd Eden Adisalem Emebiet Habtam Male Abebe Kebede Wossen Yohannes Lemma Messay Getahun Alemseged Berhanu Assefa Samuel Selomon Mulugeta Yosife Hayieyesus Kebed |
