Somali baby names
Handpicked for families who want names with roots: the beloved classics, what parents in the culture choose today, and the cool discoveries most US name sites never surface.
Abdi traditionally meaning my servant; often stands alone or prefixes names like Abdirahman
Abdirahman servant of the Most Merciful
Abdullahi servant of Allah
Aden Somali form linked to a regional place name and to Eden
Ahmed traditionally meaning most praised
Amaal traditionally meaning hopes
Amina traditionally meaning trustworthy
Anisa traditionally meaning friendly, good companion
Ayaan traditionally meaning lucky, fortunate
Ayaanle a traditional Somali name traditionally linked to good fortune
Bashir traditionally meaning bringer of good news
Dahir traditionally meaning the outward, the manifest
Deqa a traditional Somali name traditionally meaning to become recognized
Elmi a traditional Somali name; precise meaning uncertain
Faduma Somali form of Fatima, traditionally linked to one who abstains
Farah traditionally meaning joy, happiness
Fardowsa Somali form linked to paradise, garden
Farhiya traditionally meaning happiness
Guled a traditional Somali name associated with good fortune
Habibo Somali form of Habiba: beloved
Hanan traditionally meaning compassion, tenderness
Hassan handsome, good
Hibo traditionally meaning gift
Hodan a traditional Somali name traditionally linked to prosperity
Hussein traditionally meaning good, handsome (diminutive form)
Ibrahim Somali form of Abraham: father of many
Idil traditionally meaning the best, prime of life
Ifrah traditionally meaning happiness
Ismail Somali form of Ishmael: God will hear
Jamal traditionally meaning beauty
Khadija traditionally meaning premature child; borne by a revered early figure in Islamic history
Khalid traditionally meaning eternal
Layla traditionally meaning night
Liban a traditional Somali name linked to fortune and luck
Mahad traditionally meaning praise
Maryam Somali form of Mary/Miriam
Mohamed praiseworthy
Mustafe Somali form of Mustafa: the chosen one
Nasteho traditionally meaning advice, counsel
Nimo traditionally meaning blessing
Nuur traditionally meaning light
Omar traditionally meaning long-lived, flourishing
Rahma traditionally meaning mercy, compassion
Sadia traditionally meaning fortunate
Sagal traditionally meaning sunshine
Sahra Somali form linked to Sarah: princess
Said traditionally meaning happy, fortunate
Sowda a traditional Somali name; precise meaning uncertain
Sundus traditionally meaning fine silk
Ubah traditionally meaning flower
Warsame a traditional Somali given and lineage name; precise meaning uncertain
Yasin Somali/Arabic name after the Qur'anic chapter Ya-Sin
Yasmin traditionally meaning jasmine flower
Yusuf Somali form of Joseph: God will increase
Zainab traditionally linked to a fragrant flowering plant; a name borne by relatives of the Prophet Muhammad
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