Tafari is a unisex given name of Ethiopian origin, derived from the Amharic word 'täfäri', which means 'one who respects others'. It gained international recognition due to its use by Emperor Haile Selassie I (1892-1975), whose full name was Tafari Makonnen. The name's popularity has since spread beyond Ethiopia, making it a distinctive choice for parents worldwide.
Tafari saw 6 newborns named Tafari in 2016 alone, with no previous recorded births under that name.