He who inspires awe
Derived from the Amharic language of Ethiopia, it is most famously associated with Ras Tafari Makonnen, who was crowned Emperor Haile Selassie I. The name carries a sense of reverence and power within Ethiopian culture and the Rastafari movement. It signifies someone who is respected or feared in a majestic sense.
Less common today
Tafari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,594 in 2023.
Born Tafari Makonnen, the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974
English professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
