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Maedot

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Pronounced MAY-dot /ˈmeɪ.dot/Medium

Meaning: From the Ethiopian (Amharic) name Maedot, meaning 'praise'. A romanized form whose spelling can vary; used as a girl's name in Ethiopian tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of praise: Maedot is an Ethiopian Amharic name meaning 'praise' (said 'MAY-dot'). Romanized spelling, we note.
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Origin LowAmharic
MeaningFrom the Ethiopian (Amharic) name Maedot, meaning 'praise'. A romanized form whose spelling can vary; used as a girl's name in Ethiopian tradition.
U.S. rank (2024)#12901 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020142024

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

Maedot comes from Amharic, one of Ethiopia's main languages, and means 'praise.' It is used as a girl's name within Ethiopian naming tradition and is rare outside it. Because it is romanized from another script, the spelling varies, which we note. Said 'MAY-dot,' it feels warm and heritage-rich.

As a girl's name in the U.S. it is rare and reads as a heritage pick. Romanized, meaningful, and distinctive.

Did you know? Maedot is an Ethiopian name from Amharic, meaning 'praise.' Carried in Ethiopian families as a girl's name, its Roman-letter spelling can vary from the original script, which we note (said 'MAY-dot').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Maedot — Ethiopian Amharic name 'praise'; romanized, varies

Variations

MaedhotMedotMaedote

Nicknames

MaeDot

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maedot mean?

Maedot is an Ethiopian Amharic name meaning 'praise.'

How do you pronounce Maedot?

It's said MAY-dot /ˈmeɪ.dot/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maedot a boy or girl name?

Maedot is used as a girl's name in Ethiopian tradition.

How popular is Maedot?

Maedot is rare in the U.S. and reads as a heritage-rich Ethiopian pick.

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