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Kebede

Keh-BEH-deh

/kɛˈbɛdɛ/

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Kebede

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Amharic (Ethiopia)
Meaning
He has become heavy; honoured, esteemed.
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

keh-BEEDKEB-eed

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