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Yeabsira

♂ Boy

Pronounced yeh-ab-SEE-rah /jɛ.æbˈsiː.rɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Amharic Yeabsira (Ethiopian), understood as 'work of God' or 'God's doing' — a faith name affirming that a child is God's handiwork. The route is Ethiopian/Amharic, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An Ethiopian faith name: Yeabsira means 'work of God' (said 'yeh-ab-SEE-rah'). A heartfelt Amharic pick.
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Origin MediumAmharic
MeaningFrom the Amharic Yeabsira (Ethiopian), understood as 'work of God' or 'God's doing' — a faith name affirming that a child is God's handiwork. The route is Ethiopian/Amharic, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12249 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720072024

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

Yeabsira is an Ethiopian Amharic name understood as 'work of God; God's doing'. Common among Ethiopian Christian families, it reaches the U.S. through the diaspora as a warm, faith-filled pick; the route is Amharic, which we note (said 'yeh-ab-SEE-rah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried mainly by Ethiopian families. Rare, faith-rooted, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Yeabsira is an Amharic name meaning 'work of God' or 'God's doing' — a heartfelt Ethiopian affirmation that a child is God's handiwork, which we note (said 'yeh-ab-SEE-rah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Yeabsira — Amharic 'work of God'; Ethiopian; route noted

Variations

YeabseraYeabra

Nicknames

YeabSira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yeabsira mean?

Yeabsira is an Amharic name meaning 'work of God' or 'God's doing'; the route is Ethiopian, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yeabsira?

It's said yeh-ab-SEE-rah /jɛ.æbˈsiː.rɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Yeabsira a boy or girl name?

Yeabsira is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yeabsira?

Yeabsira is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Ethiopian families.

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