Wintana
Amharic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Wintana
Wintana is an Amharic name meaning "light" or "brightness," derived from the Ge'ez root word denoting illumination.
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Etymology
Wintana is an Amharic name meaning "light" or "brightness," derived from the Ge'ez root word denoting illumination. The name is primarily used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cultures among Amharic-speaking populations, with strong ties to Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition.
Wintana currently ranks #17,552 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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