Promise or word of the covenant
Derived from the Amharic language of Ethiopia, this name translates to 'promise' or 'word of the covenant'. It carries a deep spiritual and social significance, often referring to a sacred vow or a solemn agreement between people or with the divine.
Less common today
Kalkidan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,727 in 2015.
Ethiopian-born Bahraini middle-distance runner and Olympic silver medalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
