Kebede is a name of
Ethiopian
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origin. Notable people with the name 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 a bronze at the 2009 ...
(born 1989), Ethiopian long distance runner
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Alemayo Kebede
Alemayo Kebede (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 being ...
(born 1987), Eritrean football midfielder
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Ashenafi Kebede
Ashenafi Kebede ( am, አሸናፊ ከበደ; 1938 – May 8, 1998) was an Ethiopian composer, Conductor (music), conductor, ethnomusicology, ethnomusicologist, historical musicologist, music educator, novelist, and poet.
Early life
Born in ...
(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 (Ge'ez: ዳዊት ከበደ) born 11 September 1980, is an Ethiopian journalist and winner of the 2010 CPJ International Press Freedom Award.
Professional career
Dawit received his BA in journalism and communication from Unity Uni ...
(born 1980), Ethiopian journalist
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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 ( am, ጌታነህ ከበደ; born 2 April 1992) is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays for Ethiopian Premier League club Wolkite City and the Ethiopia national team.
Club career
Getaneh was born in Addis Ababa, Ethi ...
(born 1992), Ethiopian footballer
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Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede ( am, ሊያ ከበደ; born 1 March 1978) is an Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress. She has appeared on the cover of ''Vogue'' three times.
Kebede has served as the WHO's Ambassador for M ...
(born 1978), Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress
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Moges Kebede, Ethiopian author, essayist, and editor
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Semra Kebede
Semra Kebede (born June 18, 1987) is an Ethiopian beauty pageant titleholder, model, and actress, who was crowned Miss Ethiopia USA 2006 and later Deputy Miss Africa USA 2006.
Early life
Semra Kebede was born on June 18, 1987 in Addis Ababa, E ...
(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 (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 Febr ...
(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 secon ...
(born 1951), Ethiopian marathon runner
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Kebede Bedasso
Kebede Bedasso (born 1 April 1949) is an Ethiopian sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as ...
(born 1949), Ethiopian sprinter
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Kebede Michael
Kebede Mikael ( am, ከበደ ሚካኤል; 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 Ethi ...
(1916–1998), Ethiopian-born author of both fiction and non-fiction literature
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Amharic-language names
Ethiopian given names