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Bezawit

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Pronounced beh-ZAH-wit /bɛˈzɑː.wɪt/Medium

Meaning: A popular Ethiopian girl's name in Amharic; often understood in the sense of 'redemption; ransom; one who is redeemed.' A warm heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Ethiopian heritage name: Bezawit is a common Amharic girl's name (said 'beh-ZAH-wit'). Warm and rooted.
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Origin LowAmharic
MeaningA popular Ethiopian girl's name in Amharic; often understood in the sense of 'redemption; ransom; one who is redeemed.' A warm heritage name.
U.S. rank (2018)#16079 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200520012018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bezawit is a common Ethiopian (Amharic) girl's name, often linked to 'redemption.' It reads warm and rooted - rare in the U.S. (said 'beh-ZAH-wit').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Bezawit is a well-loved Ethiopian girl's name in Amharic, often read in the sense of 'redemption' - a warm heritage name carried with pride (said 'beh-ZAH-wit').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Bezawit — Amharic; common Ethiopian girl's name; often 'redemption'

Variations

BezawhitBezawithBeza

Nicknames

BezaZizi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bezawit mean?

Bezawit is a popular Ethiopian girl's name in Amharic, often linked to 'redemption.'

How do you pronounce Bezawit?

It's said beh-ZAH-wit /bɛˈzɑː.wɪt/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bezawit a boy or girl name?

Bezawit is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bezawit?

Bezawit is extremely rare in the U.S.

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