Oromo Name Quiz

Welcome to the oromo name quiz. If you're an Oromo, you might have a son's name, such as Boorana or Ifaa. As a boy, you'd be greeted with "akkam bulte aaddee," which means, "good morning." In the Oromo culture, choosing a child's name has a strong connection to the child's physical character. For example, a short, stout person might have the name of Bokkuu, while a woman with long, thin hair would be called Qacoo. Another Oromo tradition is to pick a child's name based on his or her mental character, like a child who is very active or prone to breaking things.

There are hundreds of Oromo names, and you can find one that matches your personality. In the Oromo tradition, the name you are given is based on the weather conditions at the time of your birth. If your child is born in the desert, it is called Godaanaa, or the seasons of the year. The Oromo also names children based on the color of their skin, and sometimes they are referred to as Obaa and Duulaa.

Ethiopians have many different names, and Oromo people have many variations. The most popular of these are Gebre, which means "servant" or "servant of Mary or the Trinity". Other common Oromo names include Haile, which means power. The name of Haile Selassie is also derived from this word, meaning "pillar of the Trinity". Other popular Ethiopian names include Kebede, which means "heavy," and Makonnen, which is a title or aristocrat. This last name is the most dignified among Oromo. This ancient country was the home of the Oromos, and now is part of the country of the Ethiopian emperor.

What is your Oromo Name?

Answer a few easy question and we will tell you what your Oromo Name is.

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