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Fikru

Boy name · African

Meaninghis love · Amharic

Fikru is an African boy name meaning “his love”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funEvery letter in Fikru is in alphabetical order: F-I-K-R-U. That's rarer than you'd think.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fikru would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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hello, little Fikru

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Fikru

Fikru is a boy name of African origin meaning “his love”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Fikru at school.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Fikru

What does the name Fikru mean?

Fikru means “his love” and comes from Amharic. Names built around “love” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Love (“love”), Eros (“love”), Amor (“love”) and Mandy (“worthy of love”).

What is the origin of the name Fikru?

Fikru is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Amharic. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).

Is Fikru a boy or girl name?

Fikru is a boy name.

What names are similar to Fikru?

If you like Fikru, you might also like Love, Eros, Amor and Mandy.

What should I know before naming my baby Fikru?

Fikru is an African boy name meaning “his love”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.