The Christening

Haben

Haben (pronounced ha-BÈN) is a girl name of Tigrinya origin, used in Eritrea, Ethiopia. It means “Pride.”

Origin
Tigrinya
Region
Eritrea, Ethiopia
Gender
Girl
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
  • Awet — Victory
  • 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
  • Hery — Strength

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

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