The Christening
Hiwot
Hiwot (pronounced HI-wot) is a girl name of Amharic origin, used in Ethiopia. It means “Life.”
- Origin
- Amharic
- Region
- Ethiopia
- Gender
- Girl
More names that mean “Espoir & avenir”
- Afriyie — Born at a favourable time; a child of good omen
- Ayaan — Good luck, a good omen
- Bahati — Luck, fortune
- Chioma — Good God, good destiny
- Ekundayo — Tears turn into joy
- Elikya — Hope
- Faniry — Desired, longed for
- Idir — He will live — a name given to call life upon the child
- Imani — Faith, trust
- Ireti — Hope
“Hiwot” comes from Amharic culture (Ethiopia). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.
Discover the tale from Ethiopia