Holy or sacred
Kidus is a name of Ge'ez origin, the ancient liturgical language of Ethiopia. It is the Amharic word for 'holy' or 'saint,' often used in religious contexts to denote sanctity. In Ethiopia, it is a common name that reflects a family's devotion and spiritual hope for the child.
Less common today
Kidus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,368 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Saint George, the patron saint of Ethiopia
