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Yodahe

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Yodahe

Pronounced yoh-DAH-heh /joʊˈdɑ.hɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Amharic (Ethiopian), variously read 'thank Him; give thanks (to God)'; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Thank Him; give thanks to God: Yodahe is Amharic. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'yoh-DAH-heh').
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Origin LowAmharic
MeaningFrom the Amharic (Ethiopian), variously read 'thank Him; give thanks (to God)'; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#9680 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 32
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182025

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

Yodahe comes from the Amharic (Ethiopian), variously read 'thank Him; give thanks (to God)' (we note the sacred sense; routes layered). A lyrical, devout name (said 'yoh-DAH-heh').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, give-thanks-to-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Yodahe is variously read 'thank Him; give thanks (to God)' in the Amharic (Ethiopian) — a lyrical, devout name (we note the sacred sense; said 'yoh-DAH-heh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Yodahe — sacred sense noted; routes layered

Variations

YodaheiYodahye

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yodahe mean?

Yodahe is Amharic, variously 'thank Him; give thanks (to God)'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Yodahe?

It's said yoh-DAH-heh /joʊˈdɑ.hɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yodahe a boy or girl name?

Yodahe is a boy's name.

How popular is Yodahe?

Yodahe is a rare name in the U.S.

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