Oromiyaan Places Whose Names Were Changed over the Last 130 Years

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.
 

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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