Name meaning
Kidist
means “holy”
- Origin
- Ge'ez, via Amharic
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Ethiopian
- Spellings
- Kidist · Kidus
- Say it
- kee-DIST
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
Save on PinterestKidist giftsThe story of Kidist
Kidist is the Amharic word for holy, used for girls. It is a popular name in Ethiopian Orthodox families.
Roots
From Ge'ez qəddəst (holy).
Where it is used
Kidus is the masculine form.
Kidist name FAQ
What does the name Kidist mean?
Kidist means “holy”. From Ge'ez qəddəst (holy).
Where does the name Kidist come from?
Kidist is of Ge'ez, via Amharic origin. Today it is used in Ethiopian families.
How do you pronounce Kidist?
Kidist is usually pronounced kee-DIST.
Is Kidist a boy's or a girl's name?
Kidist is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Kidist?
Related spellings and forms include Kidus.
Kidist name gifts
We make Kidist gifts on request: mugs, shirts, pillows, blankets, wall art and more, with exactly this spelling.
Put your Kidist design on a product. Choose font and colors above, then pick a product. It opens on Zazzle with your design already on it.
🛍️ Put my design on 25 products⬇️ Download & print it yourself
Request a Kidist giftAll gift ideas
Every name art on this site is free. If yours made you smile, you can support the project.
Names that also mean “holy”
More Ge'ez names
Kidist in our collections
Names like Kidist
Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.