Segen as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Segen

What is the meaning of the name Segen ?

The baby name Segen is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɛɡən/ (SEH-gen).

Segen is Amharic, Tigrinya in Origin.

Segen is a multicultural given name whose core sense is “blessing” or “thanksgiving.” In German it matches the noun der Segen “blessing,” from Old High German segan, ultimately from Latin signum/signare (“to make the sign [of the cross]”). As a given name in German-speaking countries it functions as a modern virtue or word-name, rare and generally unisex.

In Eritrean and Ethiopian usage, Segen is primarily feminine and derives from Ethio‑Semitic roots (Geʽez/Amharic/Tigrinya s‑g‑n “to praise, give thanks”), the same root seen in Amharic amesegenallo “thank you.” It is often bestowed to express gratitude for a safe birth or good fortune. Variants include Segenet/Segenat (feminine extensions), and related or translation-equivalent names are Misgana/Mesgana and Biruk/Biruktawit (“blessing”), as well as Bracha and Blessing. Overall, Segen carries a gracious, devotional tone while remaining simple and international.