Ghirmay
Meaningmajesty · Tigrinya
Ghirmay is an African boy name meaning “majesty”, with Tigrinya 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funGhirmay doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ghirmay would score 16 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
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 Ghirmay
Ghirmay is a boy name of African origin meaning “majesty”. 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 Ghirmay at school.
Origin:African names
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Questions about the name Ghirmay
What does the name Ghirmay mean?
Ghirmay means “majesty” and comes from Tigrinya. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Jalal (“majesty, glory”), Girma (“majesty”) and Pratap (“majesty, valor”).
What is the origin of the name Ghirmay?
Ghirmay is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Tigrinya. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Ghirmay a boy or girl name?
Ghirmay is a boy name.
What names are similar to Ghirmay?
If you like Ghirmay, you might also like Jalal, Girma and Pratap.
What should I know before naming my baby Ghirmay?
Ghirmay is an African boy name meaning “majesty”, with Tigrinya 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 simple to spell and say, 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.