This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Arabic; and the place is Somalia.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Khalaf m ArabicMeans "successor, descendant" in Arabic, from the root خلف
(khalafa) meaning "to succeed, to follow". This is an honorific title given to generations of Muslims after the third.
Khalifatullah m Pashto, Urdu, Indonesian, ArabicComes from خليفة الله (
khalifah allah), “representative of God” in Arabic, a term in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community synonymous with a prophet, seer, or messenger.
Khalil al-Din m ArabicMeans "friend of the religion" from خليل (
khalil) meaning "friend" combined with دِين (
dīn) meaning "religion, faith"
Khalil Allah m ArabicMeans "friend of
Allah" from Arabic خليل
(khalīl) meaning "friend" combined with الله
(Allah).
Khansa f Arabic, Indonesian, UrduMeans "snub-nosed, pug-nosed" in Arabic, the feminine form of أخنس
(ʾakhnas). This was the nickname of Tumadir bint Amr, a 7th-century Arabian tribeswoman and poetess who was most famous for her elegies.
Khatrah f ArabicMeans "idea", "notion", "occurrence", "that which occurs to mind".
Khawla f ArabicMeans "gazelle, doe" or "beautiful" in Arabic. This was the name of a female companion of the Prophet
Muhammad.
Khidr m ArabicMeans "green" in Arabic. Khidr (or al-Khidr) is a legendary figure mentioned in the Qur'an who is variously described as a guardian angel, a prophet, or a saint (wali). He is sometimes identified with Saint
George.
Khoudia f ArabicThis names origin is Senegalese,it is a Arabic name,with a French spelling and pronounced in Wolof.
Khusaib m ArabicMeans "palm tree that bears much fruit", "growth", "fruitfulness", "productivity".
Khuwaylid m Arabic (Rare)Means "eternal, immortal", derived from Arabic خَلَدَ
(ḵalada) "to last forever, to be everlasting" (etymologically related to
Khalid). Khuwaylid ibn Asad was the father of the Prophet
Muhammad's first wife,
Khadija.
Khuzayma m & f ArabicFrom a diminutive of Arabic خزم
(khazm) referring to a type of tree whose bark was traditionally used to make ropes and string. This was the name of a (male) companion of the Prophet
Muhammad, as well as one of his ancestors.
Kifah m ArabicDerived from the Arabic noun كِفَاح
(kifah) meaning "struggle".
Kifayatullah m ArabicDerived from the Arabic noun كفاية
(kifaya) meaning "sufficiency, adequacy" as well as "competence" combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
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Kinan m ArabicFrom Arabic كِنَان (
keenan) meaning "cover", "wrap", "veil".
Kinana f ArabicKinana means “quiver”, as in a container that holds arrows. Kinana is also the name of an Arabian tribe to which the Prophet Muhammad belonged. (He belonged to the Quraysh, a branch of the Kinana.)
Kisara f ArabicKisara is a variation of the Arabic name
Kizara. Its concrete origin is unknown. Quisara means "the beloved one". This name was popularized thanks to John Fletcher's work 'The Island Princess' (1621), to refer to the main female character: a lightskinned moroocan princess who vows to marry the man who can free her imprisoned brother.
Kiswa f ArabicMeans “robe, garment” in Arabic. Refers to the black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Kohda m Persian, American (Rare), Kurdish, ArabicKhuda (alternatively Kohda) is the Persian word for "god." In Arabic cultures, it is a loan-word for "god" as well, but is quickly becoming replaced by the more common/popular "Allah."
Kulaib m ArabicThis name comes from the word "كلب" or "kalb" which means "dog". Kulaib means "small dog" or "tiny dog" and was a name used by Kulaib ibn Rabiah, who was an Arabian Poet.
Kushyar m ArabicKushyar is an Arabic name that comes from the Persian "Gūshyār" that means 'wise' or 'knowledgeable'. It signifies someone who possesses great wisdom, intelligence, and insight.
Layal f ArabicMeans "nights" in Arabic, the plural of ليل
(layl) meaning "night, nighttime".
Leen f ArabicOf Arabic origin, meaning 'delicate' or 'soft'
Leniza f Russian, Tatar, ArabicAcronym based on Ленинские заветы, meaning "Lenin's testaments" which coincides with an Arabic name.
Liban m Arabic, SomaliThe name Liban, meaning persevere in ancient arabic is prodominatley used in the northern region of Somalia (now Somaliland). Usually given to boys who are seen as handsome at birth.
Lillah f ArabicMeans "to Allah" or "belonging to Allah" in Arabic.
Luay m ArabicMeans "little wild ox" (figuratively "protector" or "shield") in Arabic, a diminutive of لأى
(laʾan) meaning "wild ox". This was the name of an ancestor of the Prophet
Muhammad.
Lubaba f ArabicFrom Arabic لباب
(lubāb) meaning "pulp, pith, core, essence". This was the name of a sister-in-law of the Prophet
Muhammad, as well as a daughter of his cousin, Ibn Abbas.
Luluah f ArabicLuluah is an Arabic name for girls that means “bead of pearl”.
Lulwa f ArabicDerived from Arabic لؤلؤ
(luʾluʾ) meaning "pearls".
Luqman m Arabic, Urdu, Malay, IndonesianMeaning uncertain. This is the name of a figure mentioned several times in the Quran, described as a sage who was bestowed with wisdom by God. He is also the namesake of the 31st chapter of the Quran (surah Luqman).
Lutf Allah m ArabicMeans "kindness of
Allah" from Arabic لطف
(luṭf) meaning "kindness, gentleness, graciousness" combined with الله
(Allah).
Maan m ArabicA historic name of a leader in old Arabian Peninsula. it means the cloud heavy with water.
Maarij m & f Arabic (Rare)Maarij is the plural form of the Arabic word "mi'raaj" which means "ascent". It is a masculine name in the Arab world, but a feminine name in Indo-Pak culture as well. It is also the name of the 70th chapter in the Quran.
Mabruk m ArabicMeans "blessed, happy" or "congratulations" (a vernacular word) in Arabic.
Mada f ArabicPossibly from Arabic مادة (
madda) meaning "matter, substance".
Madiea f ArabicVariant transcription of
Mahdiyya. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch athlete Madiea Ghafoor (b. 1992), who is of Pakistani descent (Baloch, to be precise).
Maimun m & f Arabic, Malay, IndonesianMeans "auspicious, blessed, favourable" in Arabic. It is used as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking countries and Indonesia while it is feminine in Malaysia.
Mais f ArabicDerived from Arabic
مَيْس (mays) "nettle tree, hackberry".
Maisa f ArabicMeans "graceful, attractive, to walk with a proud gait" in Arabic.
Maiyar m ArabicMaiyar is an old Arabic MALE name means the person who brings Mera( Meara is an Arbic word means the hoard collected from rich and given to poor people. In early days of Islamic states there was a job in the government called ( MAIYAR) and he was responsible to distribute Aids and hoards to poor people... [
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Majd m & f ArabicMeans "glory, magnificence, splendour, honour" in Arabic, from the root مجد
(majada) meaning "to be glorious".
Majd ad-Din m ArabicMeans "glory of the religion" from Arabic مجد
(majd) meaning "glory, magnificence, splendour, honour" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Majīda f Arabic, UrduFeminine form of
Majid. It is not to be confused with
Mājida, although the two names are closely related etymologically.
Makhluf m ArabicMeans "successor" in Arabic, derived from the word خَلَفَ
(khalafa) meaning "to succeed, to follow".
Maktoum m ArabicMeans "conceal, disclosed" In Arabic, from the root كَتَم (
katama) meaning "supress, hide".
Malih m ArabicMeans "beautiful, lovely, handsome" in Arabic.
Maliki m Arabic, Malay, IndonesianFrom the name of the Maliki school (madhhab) of Sunni Islam, which was founded by 8th-century Islamic jurist and theologian Malik ibn Anas.
Mamduh m ArabicMeans "praised, commended, acclaimed" in Arabic, from the word مدح
(madaḥa) meaning "to praise, to commend, to glorify".
Ma'n m ArabicMeans "benefit; obedience; relief" in Arabic.
Manel f ArabicEither derived from Arabic منحة (menhh) "gift" or else an alternate transcription of Arabic
منال (See
Manal).
Manisa f Arabic, PersianA girl’s name, possibly meaning “eternal life”. Alternatively derived from the name of the city Manisa in Turkey.
Maqbul m Arabic, Urdu, BengaliMeans "accepted, approved, acknowledged (as in a prayer)" in Arabic, from the root قبل
(qabila) meaning "to accept".
Marail f ArabicThis name means dum in arabic and is also used for people that are not very smart.
Maris f & m ArabicMaris means "March" (as in the month) in the Gulf Arabic dialects.
Māriyyah f ArabicMāriyyah al-Qibṭiyyah was a slave and wife of the prophet Muhammed.
Marjina f ArabicThe name Marjina is commonly a female name from the "Arabic" origin that means "Gold, Ruby, Pearl and Coral (sona)".
Marouf m ArabicAlternate transcription of
Maruf. A notable bearer of this name is Marouf al-Bakhit (1947-2023), a Jordanian politician who twice served as prime minister of Jordan.
Marwan m Arabic, IndonesianEither derived from Arabic مرو
(marw) meaning "flint, pebble" or from the name of a type of fragrant plant (see
Marwa). This was the name of two Umayyad caliphs.
Marzouq m ArabicMeans "blessed, fortunate, prosperous" in Arabic.
Marzuq m ArabicMeans "blessed, fortunate, prosperous" in Arabic.
Mashallah m Arabic, PersianFrom the Arabic phrase مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّه
(mā šāʾa l-lah) meaning "God has willed it", used by Muslims to express joy or thankfulness for an event occurring.
Mashhur m Arabic, UzbekMeans "famous, renowned" in Arabic, from the root شهر
(shahara) meaning "to make well-known".
Mashkur m ArabicMeans "commendable, praiseworthy, thanked, appreciated" in Arabic, from the root شكر
(shakara) meaning "to thank".
Mâsivâ f ArabicIt is a shortened Islamic mysticism term that means "anything other than Allah (God)". The term is derived from mâ (thing) and sivâ (other). The uncut version is mâsivâ mâsivallah, mâsive’l-Hak... [
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Matin m Arabic, PersianMeans "firm, solid, sturdy" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition المتين
(al-Matin) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Maysa f ArabicVariant of
Mayssa. This name is borne by American contemporary jazz singer Maysa Leak, better known by her stage name Maysa.