Tewodros
Meaninggift of God · Amharic
Tewodros is an African boy name meaning “gift of God”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tewodros would score 12 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4).
- GenerationTewodros peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Tewodros you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- HistoryTewodros first shows up in US birth records in 2017, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2017–2025
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About the name Tewodros
Tewodros is a boy name of African origin meaning “gift of God”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Tewodros
What does the name Tewodros mean?
Tewodros means “gift of God” and comes from Amharic. Names built around “gift” 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 Theodore (“gift of God”), Mateo (“gift of God”), Matthew (“gift of God”) and Theo (“gift of God”).
What is the origin of the name Tewodros?
Tewodros 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 Tewodros a boy or girl name?
Tewodros is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tewodros?
Tewodros is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #7,546 in 2017, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tewodros?
If you like Tewodros, you might also like Theodore, Mateo, Matthew and Theo.
What should I know before naming my baby Tewodros?
Tewodros is an African boy name meaning “gift of God”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.