Abebe

Abebe Meaning & Origin

About Abebe
The surname Abebe is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly found among the Amhara and Oromo ethnic groups. It is derived from the Amharic word "abebe," which means "flower." The name is often given to children born during the blooming season or to symbolize beauty and growth. It can also be seen as a metaphorical representation of the potential for growth and prosperity within a family or community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Abebe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Abebe: 1,985
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,913
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abebe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Abebe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APP
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A1010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 B AH0 B
🌐 IPA
/abebe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A110

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abebe in Braille

Here's how to represent Abebe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Abebe in braille

How to sign the name Abebe using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Abebe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Abebe in sign language

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