Quick answer
Tafari is a boy name meaning "he who inspires awe".
Meaning and history
Possibly means "he who inspires awe" in Amharic. This name was borne by Lij Tafari Makonnen (1892-1975), also known as Haile Selassie, the last emperor of Ethiopia. Rastafarians ( Ras Tafari meaning "king Tafari") revere him as the earthly incarnation of God.
Notes and context
Usage: amharic | Amharic: ተፈሪ