Surafel
Ge'ez · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Surafel
Surafel is an Amharic name meaning "chosen one" or "the chosen," derived from the Ge'ez roots "sur" (choice/selection) and "fel" (one who).
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Etymology
Surafel is an Amharic name meaning "chosen one" or "the chosen," derived from the Ge'ez roots "sur" (choice/selection) and "fel" (one who). The name is primarily used in Ethiopian and Eritrean Christian communities, particularly among the Amhara and Tigray peoples, with historical significance in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition.
Surafel currently ranks #10,542 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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