Cherub or angel
Kirubel is the Amharic form of the biblical name Cherub, referring to a high-ranking order of angels. In Ethiopian tradition, it signifies a divine messenger or a being of great wisdom and holiness. It is a deeply spiritual name frequently chosen by families within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
About 6 boys were named Kirubel in 2025.
Ethiopian-American long-distance runner
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
