Names with Somali Origins

This page provides a comprehensive list of 77 Somali names, organized alphabetically. Explore each name's unique meaning and discover the cultural tapestry they represent.

Meaning of Somali Names

Somali names often convey specific meanings, such as virtues, aspirations, or qualities.

When choosing a Somali name, its origin holds deep significance, reflecting the people's history and values.

Top 10 Somali Names

Top 10 Most Popular Somali Names in 2024
Based on name popularity data
Top Ten Somali Boy NamesTop Ten Somali Girl Names
  1. Abdi: Worshipper, devoted servant, humble one, servant of God

  2. Guled: "Born in the rainy season" (Somali origin)

  3. Sharmarke: Somali name meaning "nobility" and "honor."

  4. Warsame (Somali): "born during the rainy season"

  5. Abdirashid: Somali name meaning "servant of the righteous one"

  6. Somali: servant of God, one who trusts in divine providence

  7. Liiban (Somali): Incense, purity, spirituality, protection, kind, compassionate

  1. Moon (Arabic, Hebrew, Somali), Light (Russian)

  2. Hodan, a Somali name for girls, signifies a "cherished blessing."

  3. Fadumo, a Somali name, means "rosy-cheeked," symbolizing luck and the moon's influence.

  4. Nimco: Somali name meaning "slim" or "slender," connoting gracefulness, elegance, and resilience.

  5. Ilwad: Somali origin, meaning "to be released, freed." Symbolizes liberation, independence, and personal growth.

  6. Ilhaan: Somali name meaning "high" or "exalted," symbolizing power and grandeur.

  7. Alula signifies beauty, elegance, lightness, and freedom.

77 Names of Somali Origin

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