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)
|
Original
Afaan Oromo Name
|
Name
After Change
|
1
|
Adaamaa
|
Nazareth
|
2
|
Adoolaa
|
Kibre-Mengist
|
3
|
Ambo
|
Hagere-Hiwiot
|
4
|
Asgorii
|
Debre-Genet
|
5
|
Baatuu
|
Ziway
|
6
|
Bulee Horaa
|
Hagere-Mariam
|
7
|
Bushooftuu
|
Debre-Zeyit
|
8
|
Ciroo
|
Asebe
Teferi
|
9
|
Ejeree
|
Addis
alem
|
10
|
Ejersa
Gooroo
|
Bethlehem
|
11
|
Finfinnee
|
Addis
Ababa
|
12
|
Hara Maayaa
|
Alem-Maya
|
13
|
Hoolota
|
Genet
|
14
|
Qooqaa
|
Gelila
|
15
|
Waliso
|
Ghion
|
Source: “Maqaalee Kiristinnaa Lafa Oromoo” (Taammanaa Bitimaa, June 2011, Gadaa.com)
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