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Meklit

Quick answerMeklit is an Amharic name meaning "she has become famous" or "renowned," derived from the Amharic root related to fame and recognition.

Amharic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,573
TrendStable
Peak year2017
Syllables2
OriginAmharic
LanguageAmharic
CultureEthiopian/Eritrean
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 1
Global rank#4,057

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Meklit

Meklit is an Amharic name meaning "she has become famous" or "renowned," derived from the Amharic root related to fame and recognition.

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Etymology

Meklit is an Amharic name meaning "she has become famous" or "renowned," derived from the Amharic root related to fame and recognition. The name is primarily used among Amharic-speaking Ethiopian and Eritrean communities, particularly in the Orthodox Christian tradition, though it is not tied exclusively to any single religion.

Meklit currently ranks #11,573 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.

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