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
Espoir & avenir

More Amharic names

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.

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