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Sidamo may refer to: Sidamo Province, a province of Ethiopia until 1995, now part of the Somali, Southern Peoples, and Oromia Regions Galla-Sidamo Governorate
Sidamo
Former province in southern Ethiopia
Sidamo Province (Amharic: ሲዳሞ) was a province in the southern part of Ethiopia, with its capital city at Irgalem, and after 1978 at Awasa. It was named
Sidamo_Province
Aspect of agriculture
Sidamo coffee is well-balanced with cupping notes exhibiting berries and citrus with complex acidity. The coffee hails from the province of Sidamo in
Coffee_production_in_Ethiopia
Governorate of Italian East Africa (1936–1941
Galla-Sidamo Governorate was one of the six governorates of Italian East Africa. It was formed in 1936 from parts of the conquered Ethiopian Empire following
Galla-Sidamo_Governorate
Afro-Asiatic language spoken by Sidama people in Ethiopia
different Sidamo languages suggest that Sidaama is more closely related to the Gedeo language, which it shares a border with to the south, than other Sidamo languages
Sidama_language
Species of bird
been considered by some authorities as belonging to the genus Mirafra. The Sidamo lark was previously considered as a separate species (as H. sidamoensis)
Archer's_lark
Capital of Sidama Region, Ethiopia
the imperial regime in 1974, it served as a capital of the Sidamo Governorate General (Sidamo Teklay Gizat), which included Sidama, Wolayta, Gedeo, Jemjem
Hawassa
Italian territory in the Horn of Africa from 1936 to 1941
colony was divided into six governorates: Eritrea, Somalia, Harar, Galla-Sidamo, Amhara and Scioa. The new colonial administration sought to consolidate
Italian_East_Africa
Species of butterfly
Charaxes sidamo is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in southern and north-eastern Ethiopia. The habitat consists of thornbush savanna
Charaxes_sidamo
Country in the Horn of Africa
2007[update] Census: Oromo (33.8%) Amharic (29.3%) Somali (6.20%) Tigrinya (5.90%) Sidamo (4.00%) Wolaytta (2.20%) Gurage (2.00%) Afar (1.70%) Hadiyya (1.70%) Gamo
Ethiopia
Afroasiatic languages with a significant number of speakers include the Cushitic Sidamo, Afar, Hadiyya and Agaw languages, as well as the Semitic Gurage languages
Languages_of_Ethiopia
Species of amphibian
Largen's clawed frog or the Sidamo clawed frog (Xenopus largeni) is a species of frogs in the family Pipidae. Endemic to Ethiopia its natural habitats
Largen's_clawed_frog
Species of moth
Macrocossus sidamo is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Ethiopia. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Macrocossus sidamo (Rougeot, 1977)"
Macrocossus_sidamo
remainder of the occupied Ethiopian territories comprised the Harar, Galla-Sidamo, Amhara, and Scioa Governorates. The following list details the individuals
List of governors of the governorates of Italian East Africa
List_of_governors_of_the_governorates_of_Italian_East_Africa
Branch of Cushitic native to the Horn of Africa and Kenya
languages like Oromo, but also recognizable in Highland languages like Sidamo: Most East Cushitic languages obligatorily mark focus. Sasse cites the following
East_Cushitic_languages
Peninsula and geopolitical region
countries". Worlddata.info. Retrieved 10 February 2026. Abel (21 March 2025). "Sidamo". World Mission Media. Retrieved 10 February 2026. "Afar speaking countries"
Horn_of_Africa
Ethnic or pan-ethnic identifier used to refer to Ethiopians and Eritreans
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Habesha_peoples
Italian army general (1879-1953)
the Governor of Galla-Sidamo in Italian East Africa. General Gazzera commanded forces in the "Southern Sector" (the Galla and Sidamo area around Jimma) during
Pietro_Gazzera
Afroasiatic language branch of Ethiopia
Highland East Cushitic or Burji-Sidamo is a branch of the Afroasiatic language family spoken in south-central Ethiopia. They are often grouped with Lowland
Highland East Cushitic languages
Highland_East_Cushitic_languages
remainder of the occupied Ethiopian territories comprised the Harar, Galla-Sidamo, Amhara, and Scioa Governorates. At its largest extent, Italian East Africa
Governorates of Italian East Africa
Governorates_of_Italian_East_Africa
Country in the Horn of Africa
continuous victories over the Ethiopian army and followed them as far as Sidamo. By September 1977, Somalia controlled 90% of the Ogaden and captured strategic
Somalia
Pre-1992 first-level administrative divisions
provinces were: Begemder Gojjam Wollo Shewa (Shoa) Gamu-Gofa Illubabor Kaffa Sidamo Tigray Welega Hararghe Arsi Bale was created as a 13th province when it
Provinces_of_Ethiopia
Ethiopian general and noble (1892–1937)
same year, he was appointed Shum of Sidamo Province and of Borena Province. He succeeded Birru Wolde Gabriel in Sidamo. In 1933, Ras Desta Damtew traveled
Desta_Damtew
Branch of Afroasiatic native to East Africa
speakers are Oromo (37 million), Somali (24 million), Beja (3.2 million), Sidamo (3 million), and Afar (2 million). Oromo serves as one of the official working
Cushitic_languages
Former province in southwestern Ethiopia
Illubabor, on the north by Walega, on the northeast by Shewa, on the east by Sidamo, and on the southeast by Gamu-Gofa. According to legend, ancestors of today's
Kaffa_Province
Ethiopian military commander (1863–1936)
status of dejazmach. From 1898 to 1908, Balcha was Shum (or governor) of Sidamo province. After the death of Dejazmach Yilma Mekonen in 1907, he became
Balcha_Safo
Final battle in the Second Italo-Ethiopian War
War. This battle was fought against the surviving troops of the armies of Sidamo and Bale. The Ethiopian armies were encircled and destroyed by the Italian
Battle_of_Gogetti
1790–1932 Oromo kingdom based in southwestern Ethiopia
shared its western border with Limmu-Ennarea, its eastern border with the Sidamo Kingdom of Janjero, and was separated from the Kingdom of Kaffa to the south
Kingdom_of_Jimma
Leader of Benishangul (early 20th century)
Born 1825 (1825) Benishangul, Assosa Sultanate Died 1938 (aged 112–113) Galla-Sidamo, Italian East Africa Dynasty Benishangul Sheikhdom Religion Islam
Khojali_al-Hassan
Ethiopian General
provisions and tribute. In 1890 he led a failed military expedition into Sidamo, and had set up a base in Shisha (in Sidama). However, Bashah's Gurage foot
Bashah_Aboye
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974
studies. In 1907, he was appointed governor over part of the province of Sidamo. It is alleged that during his late teens, Selassie was married to Woizero
Haile_Selassie
Early medieval Kingdom centered in Northeast Africa during the 9th century
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Kingdom_of_Belgin
Italian community in Ethiopia
conquest of Abyssinia in 1936. Italian Ethiopia was made of Harrar, Galla-Sidamo, Amhara and Scioa Governorates in summer 1936 and became a part of the Italian
Italians_of_Ethiopia
Muslim principality near Hadiya, Africa
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Dawaro
Kingdom in Gibe region of Ethiopian Empire in 19th century
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Kingdom_of_Gera
Ethiopian group of breeds of cattle
Anniya, the Buche, the Dega, the Issa, the Jilbeguro, the Salea and the Sidamo. Fedlu Hassen, Endashaw Bekele, Workneh Ayalew, Tadelle Dessie (2007). Genetic
Abyssinian_Shorthorned_Zebu
Sefari - Dejazmach Beine Merid 4,000 men Juba Front Dolo Garrison - 300 men Sidamo Sefari - Ras Desta Damtew 20,000 men (well armed) - Fitawraris Ademe Anbassu
Second Italo-Ethiopian War order of battle: Ethiopia
Second_Italo-Ethiopian_War_order_of_battle:_Ethiopia
1942 agreement between the United Kingdom and Ethiopia
form of a re-occupation of the province of Tigré, south of Eritrea, and of Sidamo and Gemu Gofa bordering on Kenya, and just possibly other areas in the west
Anglo-Ethiopian_Agreement
Historic state in modern Ethiopia
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Doba_(historical_region)
American multinational coffeehouse chain
that Ethiopian ownership of popular coffee designations such as Harrar and Sidamo is acknowledged, even if they are not registered. Ethiopia fought hard for
Starbucks
1935–1936 war between Italy and Ethiopia
blocked by the army of Nasibu in Hararghe and the army of Desta Damtew in Sidamo. Heavy rains also contributed to Graziani’s lack of progress. In November
Second_Italo-Ethiopian_War
the Ethiopian armies. The surviving elements of the Ethiopian armies of Sidamo and Bale are encircled and destroyed by the Italian forces near Lake Shala[citation
List_of_battles_1901–2000
Last king of Jimma
their ally and installed him as Sultan of the Italian Province of Galla-Sidamo. He collaborated extensively with them and hunted resistance fighters with
Abba_Jofir
Muslim sultanate in the Horn of Africa
cultural centers of the Ajuran Empire. He is credited with converting the Sidamo people living in the area of what is now the Bale Province, Ethiopia to
Ajuran_Sultanate
Capital of Somali Region, Ethiopia
underprivileged while administering a district in Sidamo Province. The obstruction he encountered, not only in Sidamo but in Jijiga, convinced him of the need
Jijiga
District in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region, Ethiopia
Welayta (2.16%); all other ethnic groups made up 1.44% of the population. Sidamo is spoken as a first language by 93.36% of the inhabitants, 2.25% speak
Shebedino
Place in Sidama Region, Ethiopia
Corporation from the national grid. Dejazmach Balcha Safo, Governor of Sidamo, originally constructed his ketema, or fortified camp, in Wendo, but he
Aleta_Wendo
Prince of Ethiopian Empire
of sheep and introducing modern wool weaving equipment. As Governor of Sidamo from 1955 to 1957, he promoted the coffee industry by establishing education
Mengesha_Seyoum
Species of coffee plant
Colombian Supremo, Tarrazú, Costa Rica, Guatemalan Antigua, and Ethiopian Sidamo. Blends consisting only of Arabica are often labelled "100% Arabica" as
Coffea_arabica
Kingdom in Gibe region of Ethiopian Empire between 18th and 19th century
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Kingdom_of_Gomma
Ethiopian rebel and Oromo nationalist
movement which extended its operations to the provinces of Bale, Arusi, and Sidamo. "Rebels and Separatists in Ethiopia" (PDF). Retrieved 2013-08-10. Marina
Waqo_Gutu
1977–1978 war between Ethiopia and Somalia over Ogaden region
and southern regions in early 1976 and spread to southeastern Bale and Sidamo by year's end. The terrain, a mix of arid scrubland, mountains, and woods
Ogaden_War
Economics of Handicrafts in Traditional Societies: An Investigation in Sidamo and Gemu Goffa Province, Southern Ethiopia. Vol. 79. BRILL. p. 89. ISBN 9783803900685
Clothing_in_Ethiopia
Italian fascist expansionist political project
Governorate British Somaliland Amhara Governorate Harar Governorate Galla-Sidamo Governorate Scioa Governorate Italian Ethiopia Libya Tripolitania Cyrenaica
Spazio_vitale
1936 battle of the Second Italo-Abyssinian War
Ras Desta descended from the Bale Plateau, assembling the Army of the Sidamo at Negele Boran. This army was considered to be well armed by Ethiopia standards
Battle_of_Ganale_Doria
1911–1934 Italian possession in North Africa
Governorate British Somaliland Amhara Governorate Harar Governorate Galla-Sidamo Governorate Scioa Governorate Italian Ethiopia Libya Tripolitania Cyrenaica
Italian_Tripolitania
River in Sidama, Ethiopia
Doria is historically important because it served as the boundary between Sidamo and Bale Provinces. The confluence of the Ganale Doria with the Dawa is
Ganale_Doria_River
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Kingdom_of_Tankish
People of Ethiopia
millennium BC, the Agaws occupied the northern Ethiopian region, as the Sidamo occupied the central and southern parts of Ethiopia, making inaugural historical
Ethiopians
Former province in southern Ethiopia
province was bordered on the west and north by Kaffa, on the north and east by Sidamo, on the southeast by Lake Chew Bahir, and on the south by Kenya and Lake
Gamu-Gofa
Ethiopian soldier, noble and diplomat (1892–1980)
and his father accompanied the future ruler to his first governorship in Sidamo. In 1916/17 Imru, by then a Dejazmach, was appointed Vice-Governor of Harar
Imru_Haile_Selassie
Medieval Muslim kingdom
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Dankali_Sultanate
Italian military formation composed by former Russian-captured POWs
Governorate British Somaliland Amhara Governorate Harar Governorate Galla-Sidamo Governorate Scioa Governorate Italian Ethiopia Libya Tripolitania Cyrenaica
Legione_Redenta
Regional state in eastern Ethiopia
Region formed a large part of the pre-1995 provinces of Hararghe, Bale and Sidamo. The population is predominantly Somali, and there have been attempts to
Somali_Region
Ethnic group native to Ethiopia
be defined as theirs. This group was called the Sidamo cluster in early writings, and the name "Sidamo" was used as a collective for all Cushitic and Omotic
Sidama_people
Ethiopian middle-distance runner
Kutre Dulecha (born August 22, 1978 in Sidamo) is an Ethiopian middle distance runner. She mainly competes in 1500 metres, where she set a world junior
Kutre_Dulecha
Culinary tradition
in this tradition called dengesa. The enset plant (called wesse in the Sidamo language) is central to Sidama cuisine and after grinding and fermenting
Ethiopian_cuisine
Medieval Gurage based Muslim sultanate in the Horn of Africa
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Sultanate_of_Arababni
Ethiopian diaspora in the United Kingdom
populations Primarily London Languages English, Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Gurage, Sidamo, others Religion Predominantly Christianity and Islam (including Ethiopian
Ethiopians in the United Kingdom
Ethiopians_in_the_United_Kingdom
Historical region in southwestern Ethiopia
were taken in raids on the Macha tribe to the north, and in raids on the Sidamo kingdoms of Kaffa and Janjero; he also cites evidence to show that 7,000
Gibe_region
Kingdom in Gibe region of Ethiopian Empire between 18th century to 1902
Beyond its northern border were various Macha Oromo groups, and to the west Sidamo groups. Its territory corresponds approximately with the modern woredas
Kingdom_of_Gumma
scored continuous victories on the Ethiopian army, following it as far as Sidamo. By September 1977, Somalia controlled 90% of the Ogaden and captured strategic
History_of_Somalia
Gorge in Sidamo Province, Ethiopia
Chabbé is a deep gorge in Sidamo Province, Ethiopia, 260 kilometres (160 miles) south of Addis Ababa, whose walls contain about 50 relief carvings that
Chabbé
Italian people and their descendants living outside Italy
conquest of Abyssinia in 1936. Italian Ethiopia was made of Harrar, Galla-Sidamo, Amhara and Scioa Governorates in summer 1936 and became a part of the Italian
Italian_diaspora
Governorate British Somaliland Amhara Governorate Harar Governorate Galla-Sidamo Governorate Scioa Governorate Italian Ethiopia Libya Tripolitania Cyrenaica
Italian_Spahis
American medical missionary to Ethiopia (1885–1954)
negotiated permission to begin mission work south of Addis Ababa, as far as Sidamo. This was a delicate procedure because Ras Tafari was subject to strong
Thomas_Lambie
Stone or wooden slab erected as a marker
stele were reported in the area. Along with those in the Hadiya Zone, other Sidamo and Konso stele have been theorized by historians to be of Aksumite origin
Stele
British Army general (1887–1983)
in mopping-up operations against the 40,000 Italian troops in the Galla-Sidamo region. He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath and
Alan_Cunningham
Productivity & Investment Taye Kufa (PhD) Presentation Outline. "Ethiopian Sidamo Coffee – Aroma Coffee". Archived from the original on 2018-09-14. Retrieved
List_of_coffee_varieties
Former airport in Italian Libya in the 1930s–1940s
Governorate British Somaliland Amhara Governorate Harar Governorate Galla-Sidamo Governorate Scioa Governorate Italian Ethiopia Libya Tripolitania Cyrenaica
Castel_Benito
Territory controlled by the Kingdom of Italy
Governorate British Somaliland Amhara Governorate Harar Governorate Galla-Sidamo Governorate Scioa Governorate Italian Ethiopia Libya Tripolitania Cyrenaica
Italian_concession_of_Tianjin
studies. 1907 – He was appointed as governor over part of the province of Sidamo. 1907 – Following his death of his brother Yelma, the governorate of Harar
Chronology_of_Haile_Selassie
Medieval kingdom in southwestern Ethiopia
and Historical Records in Southern Ethiopia: A Case Study of the Hadiya/Sidamo Past". Journal of Ethiopian Studies. 11 (2): 29–50. JSTOR 41988257. First
Hadiya_(historical_region)
Somali from the Ajuran clan. He is credited for introducing Islam to the Sidamo people living in Ethiopia. He is also credited for founding and establishing
Sheikh_Hussein_(saint)
Ethiopian scholar and historian (1938–2025)
Prof. Lapiso Gedelebo ላጲሶ ጌዴሌቦ Born (1938-05-20)20 May 1938 Galla Sidamo, Italian East Africa (now Central Ethiopia Regional State) Died 9 November 2025(2025-11-09)
Lapiso_Gedelebo
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1434 to 1468
the daughter of the former king of the Hadiya Kingdom (one of the Muslim Sidamo kingdoms south of the Abay River), Garad Mehamed. Although she failed to
Zara_Yaqob
Zone in the South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
language by 81.45%, 7.79% speak Oromiffa, 7.64% Amharic, and 1.1% speak Sidamo; the remaining 2.02% spoke all other primary languages reported. A plurality
Gedeo_Zone
Archaeological site in Ethiopia
along with the Oromo due to the similarities in blade shapes. Like other Sidamo and Konso stele, historians have theorised they're of Aksumite origin or
Tiya_(archaeological_site)
Ethnic group in southern Ethiopia
and historical records in Southern Ethiopia: a case study of the Hadiya-Sidamo past", Journal of Ethiopian Studies 11 (1973), 29-50 Braukämper, U. "Dubamo"
Danta_people
Former sovereign state in Ethiopia
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Imamate_of_Aussa
Purported control of a human body by spirits, ghosts, demons
"Spirit Possession and Its Socio-Psychological Implications among the Sidamo of Southwest Ethiopia". Ethnology. 5 (4): 392–408. doi:10.2307/3772719.
Spirit_possession
Ethiopian long-distance runner
Assefa Mezgebu (born June 19, 1978 in Sidamo) is an Ethiopian retired long-distance runner, best known for winning a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres
Assefa_Mezgebu
Large stone used to build a structure or monument
royalty and elites, that persisted until the Christian period of Axum. In the Sidamo Province, the megalithic monoliths of the stelae-building cultural tradition
Megalith
Norwegian priest, linguist and translator (born 1943)
the Sidama Zone. While staying here, he translated the New Testament into Sidamo. It took twelve years, and he was finished in 1988. In 1989 Yri reached
Kjell_Magne_Yri
World War II campaign against Italy from 1940 to 1941
African brigades) and an independent East African brigade into the Galla-Sidamo Governorate. From 16 to 18 January 1941, they captured El Yibo and on 19
East African campaign (World War II)
East_African_campaign_(World_War_II)
significant number of speakers include the Omotic Wolayttattuwa, the Cushitic Sidamo, Afar, Hadiyya and Agaw languages, as well as the Semitic Gurage languages
Demographics_of_Ethiopia
Town in Kenya
police officers and soldiers. The Somali army successfully crossed into the Sidamo Region of Ethiopia in the so called Ogaden War. Most of Mandera's inhabitants
Mandera
1934–1943 Italian colony in North Africa
Governorate British Somaliland Amhara Governorate Harar Governorate Galla-Sidamo Governorate Scioa Governorate Italian Ethiopia Libya Tripolitania Cyrenaica
Italian_Libya
Prehistory of the East African subregion of the African continent
royalty and elites, that persisted until the Christian period of Axum. In the Sidamo Province, the megalithic monoliths of the stelae-building cultural tradition
Prehistoric_East_Africa
1415–1577 Muslim sultanate in the Horn of Africa
Wolayta Sidama kingdoms Bahargamo Buzamo Garo Kambaata Kingdom of Damot Sidamo Sigamo Wolaita kingdoms Kingdom of Wolaita Kingdom of Damot Welayta Events
Adal_Sultanate
SIDAMO
SIDAMO
SIDAMO
SIDAMO
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Unique The One
Boy/Male
Tamil
The Moon
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Elixir of Patience and Peace
Surname or Lastname
German
German : southern form of Buehler.German : possibly from Middle High German bil(le) ‘sculpture’ (from billen ‘to cut stone’), hence an occupational name for a stonemason or sculptor.German : possibly a variant of Büller, a nickname from Middle High German büllen ‘to bark’, ‘bawl’.Danish : altered form of German Buehler.English : occupational name for a maker of billhooks or pruning forks (bills), from Middle English billere. Compare Billman.
Male
Dutch
, bright warrior.
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Belonging of Lord Shiv; Related to Lord Shiv; Whose Owner is Lord Shiv; Lord Shiv in Female Form; Goddess Parvati; Durga; Kali; Shakti; This Name can be Matched to Any Goddess who Belong to Lord Shiv
Male
Hindi/Indian
(करà¥à¤£) Hindi name KARNA means "ear." In mythology, this is the name of the son of Surya and Kunti. Compare with another form of Karna.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Name of Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hill
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Ever Eternal Lord
SIDAMO
SIDAMO
SIDAMO
SIDAMO
SIDAMO