Like Jennifer in the 1970s, Heather in the 80s and Emily in the 90s, each decade in the U.S. had its favorite baby girl names. It's no different in Ethiopia. Of Fresh and Green's approximately 45 female students, six are named Kalekidan.
This was pointed out to me by Kalekidan Feleke. One afternoon when I called her name, six little girls showed up. Miss Feleke excitedly pointed above each one's head saying: "Kalekidan, Kalekidan, Kalekidan, Kalekidan, Kalekidan," then pointing to herself saying: "KalEEEEki-DAN!"
I love the name. It kind of rolls off the tongue with an almost musical quality. Meet my Kalekidans.
From left to right, Kalekidan Hmareham, Kalekidan Abebaw, Kalekidan Gatinet, Kalekidan Derega, Kalekidan Debash, Kalekidan Feleke
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