Kebede is a name of Ethiopian origin. Notable persons with the name may include:
Aberu Kebede (born 1989), Ethiopian long distance runner Alemayo Kebede (born 1987), Eritrean football midfielder Ashenafi Kebede (1938–1998), Ethiopian composer, conductor, ethnomusicologist, historical musicologist, and music educator Berhanu Kebede (born 1956), Ethiopian ambassador Dawit Kebede (born 1980), Ethiopian journalist Daniel Kebede British trade union leader. Endalkachew Kebede (born 1980), Ethiopian boxer Getaneh Kebede (born 1992), Ethiopian footballer Liya Kebede (born 1978), Ethiopian-born model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer, and actress Moges Kebede, Ethiopian author, essayist, and editor Semra Kebede (born 1987), Ethiopian beauty pageant titleholder, model, and actress Tsegaye Kebede (born 1987), Ethiopian long-distance runner Yonathan Kebede (born 1991), Ethiopian soccer player Zeritu Kebede (born 1984), Ethiopian singer, songwriter, social activist, actress, and film producer Kebede Balcha (born 1951), Ethiopian marathon runner Kebede Bedasso (born 1949), Ethiopian sprinter Kebede Michael (1916–1998), Ethiopian-born author of both fiction and non-fiction literature