Bisrat
Ethiopian/Eritrean · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bisrat
Bisrat is an Ethiopian and Eritrean given name meaning "good news" or "gospel," derived from the Ge'ez root *bsr* (to bring good tidings).
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Etymology
Bisrat is an Ethiopian and Eritrean given name meaning "good news" or "gospel," derived from the Ge'ez root *bsr* (to bring good tidings). It is predominantly used in Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo and Eritrean Orthodox Christian communities, with historical significance tied to the translation of the Bible into Ge'ez and the spread of Christianity in the Horn of Africa.
Bisrat currently ranks #12,401 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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