Over the last 130 years, the following Oromiyaan places had gotten their
names changed forcefully; the list is not comprehensive, but an attempt
has been made to include the most known cases.
Source: “Maqaalee Kiristinnaa Lafa Oromoo” (Taammanaa Bitimaa, June 2011, Gadaa.com)
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Original
Afaan Oromo Name
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Name
After Change
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1
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Adaamaa
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Nazareth
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2
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Adoolaa
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Kibre-Mengist
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3
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Ambo
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Hagere-Hiwiot
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4
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Asgorii
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Debre-Genet
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5
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Baatuu
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Ziway
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6
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Bulee Horaa
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Hagere-Mariam
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7
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Bushooftuu
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Debre-Zeyit
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8
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Ciroo
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Asebe
Teferi
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9
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Ejeree
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Addis
alem
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10
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Ejersa
Gooroo
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Bethlehem
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11
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Finfinnee
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Addis
Ababa
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12
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Hara Maayaa
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Alem-Maya
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13
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Hoolota
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Genet
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14
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Qooqaa
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Gelila
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15
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Waliso
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Ghion
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Source: “Maqaalee Kiristinnaa Lafa Oromoo” (Taammanaa Bitimaa, June 2011, Gadaa.com)
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