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Meklit
Meklit Pronunciation
Meklit is pronounced MEK-lit /ˈmɛk.lɪt/Medium
Meaning: From Amharic/Ge'ez, 'the source, the origin, the beginning' (linked to a fountainhead)Low
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History & Origin
Meklit comes from Amharic/Ge'ez, understood as 'the source, the origin, the beginning' (a wellspring or fountainhead; the exact gloss is debated, which we note). A lyrical, meaningful Ethiopian name (the acclaimed Ethiopian-American singer Meklit Hadero; said 'MEK-lit').
In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, the-source at the root, and lyrical.
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How do you pronounce Meklit?
Meklit is pronounced MEK-lit (/ˈmɛk.lɪt/). Press play above to hear Meklit said aloud.
How do you say Meklit?
Meklit is said MEK-lit (/ˈmɛk.lɪt/). Press play above to hear Meklit said aloud.
What does the name Meklit mean?
Meklit is Amharic/Ge'ez, 'the source, the origin, the beginning'; the gloss is debated, which we note.
Is Meklit a boy or girl name?
Meklit is a girl's name.
How popular is Meklit?
Meklit is a rare name in the U.S.