The heart or the soul
Naod is a traditional Ethiopian name of Ge'ez origin, often interpreted as 'the heart' or 'the soul' in Amharic. It carries deep spiritual significance and was historically borne by Ethiopian royalty, including a 15th-century emperor.
Less common today
Naod isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,970 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1494 to 1508
