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Gebre

Boy name · African

Meaningservant · Amharic

Gebre is an African boy name meaning “servant”, 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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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 Gebre

Gebre is a boy name of African origin meaning “servant”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Gebre at school.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Gebre

What does the name Gebre mean?

Gebre means “servant” and comes from Amharic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Deacon (“servant, messenger”), Abdiel (“servant of God”), Abdullah (“servant of God”) and Mordechai (“servant of Marduk”).

What is the origin of the name Gebre?

Gebre 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 Gebre a boy or girl name?

Gebre is a boy name.

What names are similar to Gebre?

If you like Gebre, you might also like Deacon, Abdiel, Abdullah and Mordechai.

What should I know before naming my baby Gebre?

Gebre is an African boy name meaning “servant”, 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.