Tigist
Meaningpatience · Amharic
Tigist is an African girl name meaning “patience”, 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funTigist starts and ends with the same letter, T. A neat little bookend.
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 Tigist
Tigist is a girl name of African origin meaning “patience”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Tigist at school.
Origin:African names
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- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
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- Girl name: Imani · faith
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Luisa · famous warrior
Questions about the name Tigist
What does the name Tigist mean?
Tigist means “patience” and comes from Amharic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Patience (“patience”).
What is the origin of the name Tigist?
Tigist is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Amharic. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Tigist a boy or girl name?
Tigist is a girl name.
What names are similar to Tigist?
If you like Tigist, you might also like Patience.
What should I know before naming my baby Tigist?
Tigist is an African girl name meaning “patience”, 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 crisp and confident, 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.