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Temesgen

♂ Boy

Pronounced teh-MESS-gen /tɛˈmɛs.ɡɛn/Medium

Meaning: An Amharic name from Ethiopia, 'praise/thanks be to God' — a name of gratitude carried in Ethiopian Christian families. Reverent and warm.Low

In 30 seconds: A grateful Amharic name: Temesgen means 'praise/thanks be to God' (said 'teh-MESS-gen'). Reverent and warm.
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Origin MediumAmharic
MeaningAn Amharic name from Ethiopia, 'praise/thanks be to God' — a name of gratitude carried in Ethiopian Christian families. Reverent and warm.
U.S. rank (2023)#12082 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520002023

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

Temesgen is an Amharic name, 'praise/thanks be to God,' carried in Ethiopian Christian families. It reads reverent and warm, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'teh-MESS-gen').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Ethiopian families. Rare, reverent, and warm.

Did you know? Temesgen is an Amharic name from Ethiopia meaning 'praise/thanks be to God' — a name of gratitude, which we note with respect (said 'teh-MESS-gen').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Temesgen — Amharic (Ethiopia); 'praise/thanks be to God'

Variations

TemesghenTemesgnTemmesgen

Nicknames

TemeTemu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Temesgen mean?

Temesgen is Amharic for 'praise/thanks be to God.'

How do you pronounce Temesgen?

It's said teh-MESS-gen /tɛˈmɛs.ɡɛn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Temesgen a boy or girl name?

Temesgen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Temesgen?

Temesgen is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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