Dinkinesh
You are marvelous / wonderful one
GenderGirlOriginEthiopian (Amharic)Say itdin-kih-NESHPopularityUncommon
Pronounced din-kih-NESH
About the name Dinkinesh
Dinkinesh means 'you are marvelous,' famously the Ethiopian name given to the ancient hominid fossil known internationally as Lucy. It's a name of wonder and celebration.
Marvelous, extraordinary, and deeply cherished.
Fun fact
The famous 3.2-million-year-old hominid fossil 'Lucy' is known as Dinkinesh in Ethiopia, meaning 'you are marvelous.'
Nicknames for Dinkinesh
Dinke
Variations
Dinke
Famous people named Dinkinesh
- Dinkinesh (Amharic name for the 'Lucy' fossil)