The real name of Selassie is Lij Tafari Makonnen

From 1930 to 1974, Haile Selassie presided over Ethiopia as its monarch. Beginning in 1916, he was Ethiopia's Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Regent under Queen Zewditu. Many people believe that Haile Selassie was a significant person in Ethiopian history. A prominent character in modern times and the Rastafari movement, which began in Jamaica shortly after he was crowned emperor in the 1930s. He was a member of the Solomonic dynasty and claimed to be the Emperor's descendant. Emperor Menelik I is thought to be the child of Makeda, Queen of Sheba, and King Solomon.

An interesting fact about Haile Selassie is that his real name is Lij Tafari Makonnen. As a youngster, Haile Selassie was known as Lij Tafari Makonnen. A young man of noble blood is referred to as a "child" when the word "lij" is used. His name, Tafari, is Arabic for "one who is feared or revered." Like the majority of Ethiopians, his father Makonnen and grandfather Woldemikael are listed after his first name, "Tafari."

At the time of his christening, he was given the name Haile Selassie, which was later reclaimed as a part of his monarch's name in 1930. On the other hand, Haile Selassie was given the title "Ras Tafari Makonnen" when he was appointed Governor of Harar; "Ras" is a title similar to Duke.