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Girma

Boy name · African

Meaningmajesty · Amharic

Girma is an African boy name meaning “majesty”, 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.

Baby lying on a blue blanket
hello, little Girma

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 Girma

Girma 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 Girma at school.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Girma

What does the name Girma mean?

Girma means “majesty” and comes from Amharic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Jalal (“majesty, glory”), Ghirmay (“majesty”) and Pratap (“majesty, valor”).

What is the origin of the name Girma?

Girma 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 Girma a boy or girl name?

Girma is a boy name.

What names are similar to Girma?

If you like Girma, you might also like Jalal, Ghirmay and Pratap.

What should I know before naming my baby Girma?

Girma is an African boy name meaning “majesty”, 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.