Ezana

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Ezana Pronunciation

Ezana is pronounced eh-ZAH-nah /ɛˈzɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Ezana, the 4th-century king of Aksum who made Christianity the state religion; a Ge'ez/Ethiopian royal nameLow

In 30 seconds: A king's legacy: Ezana was the great Aksumite ruler who Christianized Ethiopia in the 4th century. Historic, regal, and distinctive.

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Origin MediumEthiopian, Ge'ez

MeaningFrom Ezana, the 4th-century king of Aksum who made Christianity the state religion; a Ge'ez/Ethiopian royal name

U.S. rank (2024)#3999 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 578

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ezana comes from King Ezana of Aksum (4th century), who converted the powerful Ethiopian kingdom to Christianity (the name's precise meaning is debated, which we note). A Ge'ez royal name, it carries deep historic grandeur.

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, royal at the root, and historic.

Did you know? King Ezana of Aksum made Ethiopia one of the first Christian kingdoms in the 4th century — and minted some of the world's earliest coins with the cross.

Overall data confidence 68%

References — Ezana of Aksum — meaning debated

Variations

EzannaAezana

Nicknames

Eza

Famous Bearers

★Ezana of Aksum (4th century)
King of Aksum who Christianized Ethiopia.

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ezana?

Ezana is pronounced eh-ZAH-nah (/ɛˈzɑ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Ezana said aloud.

How do you say Ezana?

Ezana is said eh-ZAH-nah (/ɛˈzɑ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Ezana said aloud.

What does the name Ezana mean?

Ezana is the name of a 4th-century king of Aksum; its precise meaning is debated, so we note it.

Is Ezana a boy or girl name?

Ezana is a boy's name.

How popular is Ezana?

Ezana is a rare name in the U.S.