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Meseret

meh-SEH-ret

/mɛˈsɛrɛt/

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Meseret

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Amharic (Ethiopia)
Meaning
Foundation; basis
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

From Amharic 'meseret' (foundation/basis); a name expressing a solid, reliable character; name of marathon runner Meseret Defar, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medalist

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