Legesse is a male given name of Ethiopian origin. Notable people with the name include:
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Legesse Wolde-Yohannes, Ethiopian horticultural scientist
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Meskerem Legesse (1986–2013), Ethiopian female middle-distance runner at the 2004 Olympics
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Meskerem Assefa Legesse (born 1985), Ethiopian female middle-distance runner at the 2008 Olympics
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Ethiopian given names
Amharic-language names