Kebede is a name of
Ethiopian
Ethiopians are the native inhabitants of Ethiopia, as well as the global diaspora of Ethiopia. Ethiopians constitute several component ethnic groups, many of which are closely related to ethnic groups in neighboring Eritrea and other parts of ...
origin. Notable persons with the name may include:
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Aberu Kebede
Aberu Kebede Shewaye (born 12 September 1989) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in road running competitions. Her half marathon best of 1:07:39 is one of the fastest ever by an Ethiopian woman. She gained bronze at the 2009 IA ...
(born 1989), Ethiopian long distance runner
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Alemayo Kebede
Alemayo Kebede Ayele (born 10 April 1987) is an Eritrean footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Adelaide Blue Eagles in the National Premier Leagues.
Club career
In 2011, he signed with FFSA Super League club Croydon Kings after be ...
(born 1987), Eritrean football midfielder
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Ashenafi Kebede
Ashenafi Kebede (; 1938 – May 8, 1998) was an Ethiopian composer, conductor, ethnomusicologist, historical musicologist, music educator, novelist, and poet.
Early life
Born in 1938 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ashenafi was educated in musicol ...
(1938–1998), Ethiopian composer, conductor, ethnomusicologist, historical musicologist, and music educator
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Berhanu Kebede
Berhanu Kebede (born 11 April 1956) is an Ethiopian diplomat who is the current Chief of Staff at RJMEC – Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission for the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Suda ...
(born 1956), Ethiopian ambassador
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Dawit Kebede
Dawit Kebede (; born 11 September 1980 in Adwa) is an Ethiopian journalist who spent 21 months as a political prisoner after criticising his country's government in the lead up to the 2005 general election. He was released on a presidential pa ...
(born 1980), Ethiopian journalist
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Daniel Kebede
Daniel Kebede is a British trade union leader.
Kebede studied law at the University of Wales before becoming a schoolteacher. He taught in early years, primary and secondary schools, and became active in the National Union of Teachers (NUT). In 2 ...
British trade union leader.
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Endalkachew Kebede
Endalkachew Kebede (born August 17, 1980 in Addis Ababa) is a retired amateur Ethiopian boxer. He claimed a silver medal in the light flyweight division at the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja, Nigeria, and also represented his nation Ethiopia at t ...
(born 1980), Ethiopian boxer
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Getaneh Kebede
Getaneh Kebede Gebeto (; born 2 April 1992) is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as a striker for and captains Ethiopian Premier League club Fasil Kenema.
He is the nation's all-time top goalscorer, having scored 33 goals in 67 m ...
(born 1992), Ethiopian footballer
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Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede (; born 1 March 1978) is an Ethiopian-born model (person), model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She has appeared on the cover of ''Vogue (magazine), Vogue'' 20 times.
Kebede has served as the World Health ...
(born 1978), Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress
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Moges Kebede
Moges Kebede (Amharic: ሞገስ ከበደ), sometimes credited as Moges Kebede Damte or Moges Damte, is an Ethiopian author, essayist, and editor. He is the publisher of '' Mestawet Ethiopian Newspaper'', a monthly magazine for the Ethiopian imm ...
, Ethiopian author, essayist, and editor
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Semra Kebede (born 1987), Ethiopian beauty pageant titleholder, model, and actress
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Tsegaye Kebede
Tsegaye Kebede Wordofa (Amharic: ፀጋየ ከበደ ዎርዶፋ; born 15 January 1987) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in road running events, including marathons. He quickly rose to become a prominent distance runner after ...
(born 1987), Ethiopian long-distance runner
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Yonathan Kebede
Yonathan Kebede (born 12 August 1991) is an Ethiopian soccer player who made his international debut against South Sudan in the 2012 CECAFA Cup, scoring on his international debut. He currently plays for EEPCO Addis Ababa as a forward. He was ...
(born 1991), Ethiopian soccer player
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Zeritu Kebede
Zeritu Kebede (born 19 February 1984) is an Ethiopian singer, songwriter, and actress. A prominent figure in modern Ethiopian music, her songs often incorporate rock and gospel music.
Early life
Zeritu Kebede was born in Addis Ababa on 19 Fe ...
(born 1984), Ethiopian singer, songwriter, social activist, actress, and film producer
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Kebede Balcha
Kebede Balcha (7 September 1951 – 10 July 2018) was a marathon runner from Ethiopia. He won the silver medal at the 1983 World Championships. He is the current record holder for the Montreal International Marathon with 2 hours 10 minutes 3 sec ...
(born 1951), Ethiopian marathon runner
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Kebede Bedasso
Ethiopia competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 31 competitors, all men, took part in 20 events in 3 sports.
Medalists
Athletics
Men's 100 metres
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** First Heat – 10.89s (→ did not advance)
Men's ...
(born 1949), Ethiopian sprinter
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Kebede Michael
Kebede Michael (; 2 November 1916 – 12 November 1998) was an Ethiopian-born author of both fiction and non-fiction literature. He is widely regarded as one of the most prolific and versatile intellectuals of modern Ethiopia – he was a poet, pl ...
(1916–1998), Ethiopian-born author of both fiction and non-fiction literature
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Amharic-language names
Ethiopian given names