The Christening

Awet

Awet (pronounced a-OUÈT) is a boy name of Tigrinya origin, used in Eritrea. It means “Victory.”

Origin
Tigrinya
Region
Eritrea
Gender
Boy
Force & courage

More Tigrinya names

More names that mean “Force & courage”

  • Aksel — 7th-century Amazigh king (Kusayla); his name is associated with the leopard
  • Amayas — Cheetah
  • Andry — Pillar
  • Béhanzin — The last great king of Abomey, who resisted colonial conquest (“the shark king”)
  • Coumba — She who carries strength
  • Dihya — Amazigh warrior queen of the Aurès, 7th century
  • Diogoye — Lion
  • Djata — Lion
  • Haben — Pride
  • Hery — Strength

“Awet” comes from Tigrinya culture (Eritrea). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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