Falasha Name Meaning

The name Falasha is of African, specifically Ethiopian, origin. It means "landless" or "exile" in Ge'ez, an ancient Semitic language that is no longer predominantly spoken but remains in use as the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

The term 'Falasha' was traditionally used to refer to the Beta Israel, a Jewish community in Ethiopia, who have a unique history spanning over two thousand years. The term is now considered derogatory and antiquated; the community members themselves prefer the Hebrew name "Beta Israel."