Tafari: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Tafari – Meaning: one who commands deep respect or awe – Origin: Amharic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: tuh-FAH-ree


Tafari is an Amharic boy's name meaning “one who commands deep respect or awe”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Tafari

Meaning: One who commands deep respect or awe.

Origin: Amharic.

How to Pronounce Tafari

Phonetic: tuh-FAH-ree   IPA: /təˈfɑːri/

Popularity of Tafari

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1978–2024.

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