What does the name Rastafarian ism mean?

Rastafarianism, often referred to as Rastafari, is a religious and social movement that emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s. The name combines "Rasta," a colloquial term for a follower of the movement, and "Ras," meaning "prince" in Amharic, which refers to Haile Selassie I, the Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians as a divine figure. The movement emphasizes themes of African identity, spirituality, and resistance against oppression. It also promotes the idea of repatriation to Africa and a life in harmony with nature.