Kidus

♂ Boy

Pronounced kih-DOOS /kɪˈdus/Medium

Meaning: From Ge'ez/Amharic qidus, 'holy, sacred, saint'Medium

In 30 seconds: Holy and sacred: Kidus is Ge'ez/Amharic for 'holy, saint' — a devout, dignified Ethiopian name. Reverent and strong.

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Origin MediumGe'ez, Ethiopian

MeaningFrom Ge'ez/Amharic qidus, 'holy, sacred, saint'

U.S. rank (2025)#4198 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 861

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kidus comes from Ge'ez and Amharic qidus, 'holy, sacred, saint' — the word used for saints in Ethiopian Orthodox tradition. A reverent, dignified Ethiopian boys' name.

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, holy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Kidus means 'holy, sacred' in Ge'ez — the ancient liturgical language of Ethiopia; it's used for saints and as a devout given name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Ge'ez/Amharic references — qidus — etymology

Variations

QidusKidust

Nicknames

Kidu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kidus mean?

Kidus is Ge'ez/Amharic for 'holy, sacred, saint'.

How do you pronounce Kidus?

It's said kih-DOOS /kɪˈdus/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kidus a boy or girl name?

Kidus is a boy's name.

How popular is Kidus?

Kidus is a rare name in the U.S.