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Name Origin

Liya is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. It is a shortened form of the name Eliyahu, which means 'Yahweh is my God'. Liya is also popular in Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it has Amharic roots and can mean 'to be beautiful' or 'lovely'.

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Famous People

Liya Kebede (1978-)

Model and Actress

  • First Ethiopian model to appear on the covers of Vogue, Glamour, and Harper's Bazaar
  • Founded the Liya Kebede Foundation to improve maternal health in Ethiopia