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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, actress, philanthropist

  • First Ethiopian model to appear on the cover of Vogue
  • Founded Liya Kebede Foundation, focused on maternal and child health in Ethiopia