Surname · African origin
Tesfaye
Meaning
The surname Tesfaye means My hope (Amharic).
Origin
African
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Tesfaye
Tesfaye is an Amharic name meaning “my hope.”
What kind of surname is Tesfaye?
Tesfaye is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the African naming tradition — you can read how African surnames were formed on our African last names page.
Other African surnames
Abebe
The flower has bloomed (Amharic)
Adebayo
The crown meets joy (Yoruba)
Adeyemi
The crown befits me (Yoruba)
Afolabi
Born into honour (Yoruba)
Dlamini
A major Nguni clan name
Keita
A Mandinka royal clan name
Mensah
Third-born son (Akan)
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Nkosi
King, chief (Zulu)
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Tesfaye mean?
The surname Tesfaye means My hope (Amharic). Tesfaye is an Amharic name meaning “my hope.”
Where does the surname Tesfaye come from?
Tesfaye is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Tesfaye?
Tesfaye is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Dlamini, Keita.