Tsegaye
Meaningmy grace · Amharic
Tsegaye is an African boy name meaning “my grace”, 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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 Tsegaye
Tsegaye is a boy name of African origin meaning “my grace”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Tsegaye at school.
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
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Tsegaye
What does the name Tsegaye mean?
Tsegaye means “my grace” and comes from Amharic. Names built around “grace” 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 Zayn (“beauty, grace”), Zain (“beauty, grace”), Anibal (“grace of Baal”) and Charis (“grace”).
What is the origin of the name Tsegaye?
Tsegaye 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 Tsegaye a boy or girl name?
Tsegaye is a boy name.
What names are similar to Tsegaye?
If you like Tsegaye, you might also like Zayn, Zain, Anibal and Charis.
What should I know before naming my baby Tsegaye?
Tsegaye is an African boy name meaning “my grace”, 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 simple to spell and say, 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.