90 Eritrean Names for Boys and Girls

Parenthood is one of the most beautiful experiences you will have. Choosing a name for this special little one is a humongous task that needs to be done right. Parents often choose names which represent their roots to ensure that their children have a constant reminder of their roots.

Eritrea is a beautiful country in Africa with a rich history and culture. Located quaintly on the banks on the Red Sea, this country has some very beautiful names. Christian newborn babies in Eritrea are given two names, one, which is their birth name and the other, a Christian name that is given during his/her baptism. Here is a list of Eritrean baby names including Eritrean names from the bible. The list has both male names and female names. 

Eritrean Baby Boy Names

1. Aaron

Aaron is a wonderful name for a baby boy and has Hebrew origins. The name means “lofty” or “exalted”.

2. Amanuel

Amanuel is an alternative way to spell the name Immanuel, which has Hebrew origins. The name means “God is with us”.

3. Abraham

The name is of Biblical Hebrew origin and means ‘father of many’.

4. Adonay

It is one of the Hebrew names used for Judeo-Christian God. It means ‘God is my Lord’.

5. Ali

The name comes from Arabic Aily and means ‘rise’ or ‘ascend’.

6. Anbessa

The name represents the mighty lion.

7. Bisrat

Bisrat is a unisex name and is popular amongst girls and boys. Bisrat means “good news”, which is exactly what it is when the baby is born!

8. Dawit

Dawit is a wonderful sounding alternative to the name David, which has Hebrew origins from the word dod, meaning, “uncle” or “beloved”.

9. Fessehaye

Fessehaye is one of the unique sounding Eritrean boy names, which would be perfect for your baby boy. In Tigrinya, it means “eternal happiness”.

10. Fikru

This short and sweet name means ‘love’.

11. Girma

The name Girma has a certain kind of sophistication attached to it. The name is also popular in neighboring Ethiopia and it means “Majesty”.

12. Hamid

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘praiseworthy’.

13. Hayat

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘life’.

14. Isaias

The name is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew “Yeshayahu”. It means ‘God is my salvation’.

15. Jemal

Jemal is the Eritrean variation of the Arabic name, Jamal. The famous footballer, Jemal Abdu adorns this name, which means “beauty”.

16. Kidane

Kidane is an Amharic expression, which means “my covenant”. It is a wonderful name for a boy due to its unique sound.

17. Mebrahtu

Mebrahtu is a quintessential Eritrean male name and it means “His light”, referring to “God’s light”.

18. Massawa

The name means ‘shout loudly’.

19. Mebratu

The name is of Eritrean origin and means ‘his light’.

20. Mewael

The name is of Eritrean origin and means ‘forever’ or ‘immortal’.

21. Muhammad

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘praiseworthy’.

22. Mustafa

The name is of Arabic origin and is one of the names of Prophet Muhammad. It means ‘chosen’ or ‘appointed’.

23. Negassi

Negassi is a longer version of the Eritrean name Negus. In biblical and other literature, the name Negus means “king”.

24. Petros

The name has multiple origins and means ‘rock’.

25. Robel

The name Robel is related to the name Girma in its meaning and is a dignified name to give your baby boy. The name means “prince”.

26. Russom

Although the name has Anglo-Saxon origins, it is still widely used in Eritrea and surrounding countries. It is derived from the name Ross and refers to “son of Ross”.

27. Saare

The name is of Eritrean origin and means ‘winner’.

28. Samuel

The name is of Hebrew origin and means ‘God has heard’.

29. Selassie

The name is of African origin and refers to the trinity. 

30. Semere

The name denotes a farmer. 

31. Sheshy

This beautiful name denotes the moon.

32. Teodros

The name comes from the African languages of Amharic and Classical Ethiopic. The name means ‘gift of God’.

33. Tekle

Tekle is a wonderful and unique name for your baby boy and it means “to plant”.

34. Yohannes

The Eritrean version of the name Yohan, which is the shortened form of the Hebrew name Yohanan. The name means “God is gracious”.

35. Yusef

Yusef also has Hebrew origins but is used across Eritrea and was especially popular in the 90s. The name means “God shall multiply”.

Eritrean Baby Girl Names

1. Abrihet

Abrihet is a wonderful name for a baby girl and has Tigrinya origins. The name means “light”.

2. Asmarina

The name is inspired by Eritrea’s capital city, Asmara and is a wonderful name. The name means “united”.

3. Aatifa

It is a variant of the name Ateefa. It means ‘affection’.

4. Adiam

This unique Eritrean name means ‘fair’ or ‘pretty’.

5. Arsema

This name represents a person who has the ability to easily persuade someone. 

6. Awate

This beautiful name means ‘victory’.

7. Bilen

Although the name Bilen has Anglo-Saxon origins, it is used across Eritrea for baby girls and it means “beautiful”.

8. Daniat

Daniat, the name has a very strong connotation attached to it. The name means “judge”.

9. Eden

Eden is derived from Hebrew origins and is famous from the Garden of Eden, in the Book of Genesis. The name means “paradise”.

10. Ella

This Eritrean name means ‘fair maiden’ or ‘all’.

11. Fatimah

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘one who is beautiful like stars’.

12. Faven

The name is of Eritrea origin and means ‘light’.

13. Feaven

It is a Biblical name and means ‘bright’ and ‘radiant’.

14. Fnan

The name has multiple origins across cultures. However, the Eritrean one means ‘hope’ or ‘pride’.

15. Fatemah

Fatemah is an alternative way of spelling the name Fatima. The name originates from the Arabic language, which means, “one who abstains”.

16. Genet

Genet is a beautiful name, which has origins in Old French through Catalan. The name means “heaven”.

17. Haben

This is one of the popular Eritrean girl names and is used across the country. The name means “pride” and is great for a baby girl.

18. Helen

The name means ‘shining light’ and is quite popular in Eritrea.

19. Hyiab

The name is of Eritrea origin and means ‘Gift of God’.

20. Jamila

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘beautiful’.

21. Kedija

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘trustworthy’ or ‘respect’.

22. Lemlem

Lemlem is a beautiful and unique sounding name for your baby girl, which has Geez origins. The name means, “green land”.

23. Madihah

Madihah is a popular name amongst the Muslim population of Eritrea. It has Arabic origins and multiple meanings but means “worthy of praise” in Swahili.

24. Mariam

Mariam has Arabic as well as Hebrew origins and is also popular amongst the Muslim population of Eritrea.

25. Rahwa

Rahwa is the perfect name for a girl and has Eritrean origins. It means “satisfied”.

26. Salma

Salma is a name that is of Arabic origin from the word Salama. The name means “safety and well being”. The famous actress Salma Hayek made this moniker popular.

27. Semhar

This name is of Eritrean origin and refers to the Eritrean region or “grasses near a river that never dies”. It is a wonderful name for a baby girl.

28. Sarah

Sarah is a Biblical name and means ‘princess’.

29. Segan

This unique name represents an Ostrich.

30. Semira

The name is a variation of the name Samira. It represents the highest heaven.

31. Semret

This beautiful Eritrean name means ‘good luck’.

32. Sesuna

This beautiful name literally translates to ‘popcorn’.

33. Sophia

This name is popular all across the world. The name means ‘God will show’.

34. Winta

Winta is a great name, not only because it is short and sweet, but also because it can lead to multiple other cute nicknames. The name means “need”.

35. Zula

Names starting with Z are usually unique and cool. Zula is an Eritrean name, which means “brilliant”.

Gender-Netural Eritrean Baby Names

A lot of parents now are inching towards choosing gender-neutral names for their children. Well, we have got you covered! In this list, we have gender-neutral Eritrean baby names for you!

1. Ariam

The name means ‘highest heaven’.

2. Awet

The name means ‘victory’.

3. Billy

The name is of Old German origin and means ‘will’ or ‘desire’.

4. Eritrea

The term “Eritrea” derives from the Greek term Sinus Erythraeus which translates to Red sea.

5. Ethelred

The name is of Old English origin and means ‘noble counsel’.

6. Goodwin

The name is of British origin and means ‘good friend’.

7. Hendricks

The name is of German origin and means ‘home-ruler’.

8. Higgins

The name is of Irish origin and means ‘descendant of Uiginn’.

9. Ilham

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘inspiration’.

10. Keren

The name means ‘glorious dignity’.

11. Kindred

The name is gender-neutral in nature and means ‘connectedness’.

12. Leigh

The name is of English origin and means ‘meadow’ and ‘delicate’.

13. Meron

The name is of Hebrew origin and means ‘soldiers’.

14. Mizell

The name is of English origin and means ‘woodcutter’.

15. Parish

The name is of Old French origin and means ‘ecclesiastical locality’.

16. Pennington

The name is of English origin and means ‘livestock enclosure’.

17. Seyah

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘place name’.

18. Shewit

The name represents the ability to persuade others effortlessly.

19. Yarrow

The name is of English origin and means ‘rough stream’.

20. Yirgalem

The name represents optimism. 

Eritrea may not be as popular as other countries in the world but it has a deep-rooted culture and a rich heritage, which must be respected. The names from the country and unique and have a lot of meaning and have been used for many years by generations of Eritreans. In case you want a unique name for your baby, we hope our list helped you make a decision! All the best!