Son of the wise man
Menelik is a name of Amharic origin, traditionally given to the legendary first Emperor of Ethiopia, who is said to be the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. It carries a deep sense of historical and royal significance within East African culture.
About 15 boys were named Menelik in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The first Solomonic Emperor of Ethiopia
Emperor of Ethiopia who defeated Italian colonial forces at Adwa
