Selamawit

Meaning of Selamawit

Selamawit is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in the Amharic language, which is spoken in Ethiopia. In Amharic, Selamawit means "peaceful" or "full of peace." The name carries a positive and calming association, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a meaningful and serene name for their daughter. Selamawit is pronounced as seh-lah-mah-weeht (/sɛləməwɪt/) in Amharic. Variations of the name include Selam and Selamawet. While not particularly popular in the United States, with only a few occurrences each year, the name holds cultural significance and represents a connection to Ethiopian heritage.

Pronunciation

Amharic

  • Pronunced as seh-lah-mah-weeht (/sɛləməwɪt/)

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Notable People Named Selamawit

Selamawit Dagnachew Teferi is an Ethiopian-born Israeli Olympic runner who qualified to represent Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and has won Israeli championships at 800 meters and 1,500 meters.
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