At a Glance
- Origin
- Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ar-SAY-muh
Arsema is an Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Arsema
Origin: Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic).
A common claim: Arsema means 'holy woman' or 'martyr' Actually: Arsema is widely said to mean 'holy woman' or 'martyr,' but there's no reliable etymological source confirming this meaning.
How to Pronounce Arsema
ar-SAY-muhIPA /ɑːrˈseɪmə/
Popularity of Arsema
Lists That Include Arsema
Similar Names
Mariam · Arsinoe · Leteyesus · Kidan · Letekidan · Tsega
