Winta
Amharic/Ethiopian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Winta
Winta is an Amharic name meaning "winter" or derived from Ethiopian linguistic traditions, with roots in the Ge'ez language family spoken in the Horn of Africa.
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Etymology
Winta is an Amharic name meaning "winter" or derived from Ethiopian linguistic traditions, with roots in the Ge'ez language family spoken in the Horn of Africa. The name is primarily used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cultures within Christian and Muslim communities, reflecting the region's multilingual heritage.
Winta currently ranks #17,533 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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