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Fayyisaa

Healer; one who cures

fay-YEE-sah

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Origin

Oromo

Language

Cushitic

Pronunciation

fay-YEE-sah

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

An Oromo name meaning healer, borne by the famous marathoner who protested for Oromo rights at the Olympics.

Variants & Spellings

Fayisa

Notable People

  • Feyisa Lilesa, Ethiopian Olympic marathoner

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