December 7, 2024

List of 46 Somali names and their meaning

Aamina (Trustworthy, faithful)

Aasha (Hope, expectation)

Aisha (Lively, vivacious)

Afaf (Chastity, modesty)

Ahiyya (Sisterhood)

Amaal (Hopes, dreams)

Ayaan (Sign, miracle)

Camaan (Prosperity, wealth)

Abdi (Servant)

Abdiweli (Servant of the All-Powerful)

Abiib (Fragrant)

Abshir (Spreading good news)

Aadan (Honored, respected)

Ahmed (Praised, commendable)

Ayaanle (the lucky one)

Caasha (Living, thriving)

Cawke (Intelligent, wise)

Deeqa (Abundance, wealth)

Deqa (To call upon)

Dahabo (Gold)

Dunya (World)

Faatima (Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him)

Fawzia (Victorious)

Hodan (Peaceful, calm)

Idil (Festival, celebration)

Iman (Faith)

Farah (Joyful, happy)

Fuad (Heart, mind)

Guuleed (Victorious)

Ibraahim (Father of many)

Ilyaas (Servant of God)

Ismaaciil (God hears)

Jamaal (Beauty, grace)

Jeylaani (Noble, generous)

Liibaan (Lion)

Macalin (Teacher)

Magool (Speech, word)

Marwa (Bitter, but also a holy site in Mecca)

Maryam (Mary)

Muna (Wish, desire)

Nadira (Precious, rare)

Nuur (Light)

Sahra (Desert)

Sahro (Midnight)

Shukri (Thankfulness, gratitude)

Zamzam (A holy well in Mecca)