Tafari is an Ethiopian given name of Amharic origin, meaning 'one who respects the wise'. It is traditionally used among the Amhara ethnic group of Ethiopia and Eritrea. The name Tafari gained international recognition when Emperor Haile Selassie I was known as Tafari Makonnen before his ascension to the throne in 1930.
"The name Tafari experienced a significant increase in popularity over time, with a notable spike starting from 1995 onwards."