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Kirubel
Pronounced kee-roo-BEL /ˌkiː.ruˈbɛl/Medium
Meaning: From the Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) Kirubel, meaning 'cherub' and understood as the name of the archangel. A reverent, faith-rooted name in Ethiopian Christian tradition.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
As a boy's name Kirubel comes from the Ge'ez/Amharic for 'cherub,' borne as the name of the archangel in Ethiopian Christian tradition. It reads dignified and faith-rooted — rare in the U.S., familiar in Ethiopian families (said 'kee-roo-BEL').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ethiopian-heritage families. Rare, reverent, and meaning-rich.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kirubel mean?
Kirubel is Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) for 'cherub' and is understood as the name of the archangel.
How do you pronounce Kirubel?
It's said kee-roo-BEL /ˌkiː.ruˈbɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Kirubel a boy or girl name?
Kirubel is a boy's name.
How popular is Kirubel?
Kirubel is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Ethiopian families.