Amharic

Desta

Pronounced DES-tahShare

Meaning: Joy

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

An Amharic name meaning joy, used for more than one gender. It offers a concise Ethiopian choice with a direct emotional meaning.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Desta comes from Amharic.

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