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Dagmawi

♂ Boy

Pronounced dahg-MAH-wee /dɑgˈmɑ.wi/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian (Amharic) name meaning 'the second' or 'junior', historically used for the second to bear a royal name (as in Dagmawi Menelik, 'Menelik II'). We note this heritage respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A regal Ethiopian name: Dagmawi means 'the second' — as in a king's title (said 'dahg-MAH-wee').
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Origin MediumAmharic
MeaningAn Ethiopian (Amharic) name meaning 'the second' or 'junior', historically used for the second to bear a royal name (as in Dagmawi Menelik, 'Menelik II'). We note this heritage respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12674 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819992024

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

Dagmawi is an Ethiopian (Amharic) name meaning 'the second' or 'junior', long tied to royal titles such as Dagmawi Menelik ('Menelik II') and Dagmawi Haile Selassie. We note this heritage respectfully; it carries dignity and history (said 'dahg-MAH-wee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ethiopian families. Regal, Amharic-rooted, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Dagmawi is an Amharic name meaning 'the second' — famously in 'Dagmawi Menelik' (Menelik II) — a name of Ethiopian royal tradition (said 'dahg-MAH-wee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Dagmawi — Amharic name, 'the second; junior'

Variations

DagimDagmawit

Nicknames

DagiDag

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dagmawi mean?

Dagmawi is an Ethiopian (Amharic) name meaning 'the second' or 'junior'.

How do you pronounce Dagmawi?

It's said dahg-MAH-wee /dɑgˈmɑ.wi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dagmawi a boy or girl name?

Dagmawi is a boy's name.

How popular is Dagmawi?

Dagmawi is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly in Ethiopian families.

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