Submitted Names in Djibouti

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is Djibouti.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Béranger m French (Rare), French (African)
French form of Berengar, now more common in French-speaking parts of Africa.
Besada m Coptic (Arabized), Arabic
Arabized form of Psote.
Beyazid m Turkish, Arabic, Persian
Variant transcription of Bayezid.
Beyazit m Turkish, Arabic, Persian
Variant transcription of Bayezid.
Beydaan f Somali
Somali feminine name taken directly from the ordinary vocabulary word for "almond", which is perhaps ultimately from Persian بادام (bâdâm) "almond".
Beza f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "payment, redemption" in Amharic.
Bile m Somali
The name Bile is a traditional Somali name with deep cultural and historical significance. It is one of the most respected and ancient names in Somali history, often associated with strength, leadership, and resilience.... [more]
Biruk m Ethiopian, African
Transferred use of the surname Biruk, after the footballer Shai Biruk.
Bismack m Central African, English (African)
Possibly a variant of Bismarck. This is borne by Congolese basketball player Bismack Biyombo (1992-).
Bismillah m Arabic, Urdu, Pashto
From the Arabic phrase بِسْمِ ٱللّٰه‏ (bi-smi llāh) meaning "in the name of God (Allah)", from اِسْم (ism) "name" combined with اللّٰه (allāh) "Allah".
Biya f Arabic, Indian
Variant of Bia.
Blessed f & m English (Puritan), African
From the English word "blessed" meaning "having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing; held in veneration; revered", ultimately from Old English blētsian, blēdsian "to consecrate (with blood)".
Blessings m & f English (African)
Plural form of Blessing. It is most used in Malawi.
Blessmore m English (African)
From the English words bless and more, chiefly used in Zimbabwe.
Bnouda m Coptic (Arabized), Arabic
Arabized form of the Sahidic Coptic name Panoute.
Bnoudi m Coptic (Arabized), Arabic
Arabized form of the Bohairic Coptic name Phnouti. In other words, one could say that this is a cognate or a variant form of Bnouda.
Bola f Arabic, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Tibetan
Short form of Bolata.
Bootaan m Somali
The name Bootaan is of Somali origin and carries a powerful and positive meaning. In Somali, Bootaan is often associated with characteristics like strength, courage, and dignity. It's a traditional Somali name that reflects qualities admired in Somali culture, particularly in relation to leadership, bravery, and standing firm in the face of challenges.... [more]
Bouthaina f Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic بثينة (see Buthayna).
Bouthayna f Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic بثينة (see Buthayna).
Brilliance f English (African, Rare)
Taken from the English word brilliance.
Brilliant m English (African, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly from the English word brilliant meaning "(of light or color) very bright and radiant".
Bukhdan f Arabic
Means "sleek, smooth, slender" in Arabic.
Burhaan m Somali, Arabic
Means "charisma" in Somali and "proof" in Arabic.
Burhan al-Din m Arabic
From Arabic برهان (burhān) meaning "proof" combined with دين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Buthaina f Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic بثينة (see Buthayna).
Buthayna f Arabic
Diminutive of Arabic بثنة (bathna) meaning "soft, easy, fertile (as in soil or land)" as well as "beautiful, plump".
Butifar m Arabic
Arabic form of Potiphar.
Buux m Somali
Means "full" in Somali.
Bylasan f Arabic
"It means Elderberry, from which incense and perfumes are extracted, and some treatments that benefit the scalp are also extracted.
Caa'isha f Somali (Rare)
Somali variant of Aisha.
Cabaas m Somali
Somali form of Abbas.
Cabdi m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Abdi.
Cabdille m Somali
Somali form of Abdullah.
Cabdinasir m Somali
Somali form of Abd an-Nasir.
Cabdinuur m Somali
Somali form of Abd an-Nur.
Cabdisamad m Somali
Somali form of Abd as-Samad.
Cabdullahi m Somali
Somali form of Abdullahi.
Cadiga f Arabic (Latinized), Literature
Archaic transcription of Khadija. This form is mostly used in older English translations of the Koran, as well as early translations of the Arabian Nights. A notable bearer of this name is the titular character's wife from the Arabian Nights-inspired novel "The History of Nourjahad" (1767) by Frances Sheridan.
Cadnaan m Somali
Somali form of Adnan.
Calvine f English (African)
Feminine form of Calvin.
Cámad m Afar
Afar form of Hamad.
Canab f Somali
Means "grape" in Somali.
Carim m Arabic
Variant of Karim.
Cartan m Somali
The name Cartan may be linked to terms or concepts in Somali language that emphasize strength or steadfastness, though its exact root is difficult to pinpoint. Many Somali names are descriptive, referring to virtues or traits that parents hope their child will embody, such as courage or leadership.
Cassim m Arabic
Variant of Kasim.
Caweys m Somali
Means "night" in Somali.
Cawil m Somali
A name that means "replacement." A family may give the name to a male whose father or older brother has died.
Cawo f Somali
A name that comes from the Somali word cawo which means "luck." Outside of Somalia, Somalis may spell it as Awo.
Caydiid m Somali (Rare)
Derived from the Somali words cay, meaning "insult," and diid, meaning "to reject," interpreted as "rejects insults".
Caynaanshe m Somali
Means "cotton" in Somali.
Chadi m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic شادي (see Shadi 1) influenced by French orthography.
Chahida f Arabic
Alternate transcription of شاهدة (see Shahida), chiefly used in Northern Africa.
Chaltu f Eastern African, Oromo
Means "being the best of the best" in Oromo.
Champion m English (African)
From the English word champion.
Chamsia f Eastern African
Possibly a Comorian form of Shams. A notable bearer is Comorian singer Chamsia Sagaf (1955-).
Chanceline f French (African)
Perhaps from the French word chance meaning "luck".
Chandelle f English, French (African)
From French chandelle, "candle". It is a cognate of the Spanish name Candela.
Chandrel m & f French (African)
Unisex version of Chandrelle.
Charbel m History (Ecclesiastical), Arabic
French and Portuguese transliteration of شربل‎ (see Sharbel).
Chehab m Arabic
Variant of Shihab.
Chengetai m & f African, Shona
To protect/to take care of
Chiedza f African
Meaning Light/Dawn... [more]
Chikhulupiliro m & f African
Chichewa, means faith.
Chikodinaka f African, Igbo
Means "in God's hands" in Igbo.
Chikomborero f & m African
Means"Blessings. comes from Zimbabwe
Chikwendu m Igbo, African
Means "God agrees to life", taken from the Igbo phrase o buru na chukwu kwe ndu ga-adi "if god agrees there will be life".
Chimène f French, French (African), Haitian Creole, Dutch (Modern, Rare), Theatre
French form of Ximena. It was used by Pierre Corneille in his play Le Cid (1636) for the wife of El Cid, known as Jimena Díaz in Spanish.
Chinangunga m & f African
Variety of vernacular language among people living along lake Nyasa in Tanzania.
Chinoza m African
Zezuru name for one who knows much but says less
Chinua m African, Nigerian, Igbo
meaning: god's own blessing... [more]
Chinue f African
Means "God's blessing".
Christophile f & m Late Greek, French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
Late Greek feminine form of Christophilos as well as the French masculine and feminine form of Christophilus.
Chuchu m & f African
Chu meaning "Life" it can be used as both a girl or boy name. It also link to another name Chuchu or Chu-Chu meaning double life.... [more]
Chukwunonso m African
Igbo land Eastern Nigeria - Chukwu(Almighty God) no(is) nso(near). God is near
Cibado f Somali
Somali form of Ibadah. ... [more]
Cigaal m Somali
Means "turban" in Somali.
Ciise m Somali
Somali form of Isa 2.
Cilmi m Somali
A name that derives from the word cilmi which means "knowledge" or "learning."
Ciokaraine f Eastern African
A famous bearer of the name was the Kenyan Meru human rights activist and female diviner Ciokaraine from Igembe, Kenya. She was a fierce supporter of women's rights and is known for having offered up her son's life in order to prevent a famine during the Mau Mau Uprising.
Clairina f French (African, Rare)
Elaboration of Claire, used in La Réunion.
Clever m English (African), Spanish (Latin American)
From the English word clever.
Cornéline f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
Diminutive of Cornélie, as it contains the French feminine diminutive suffix -ine.
Crescence f & m French (Rare), French (African)
French feminine and masculine form of Crescentius.
Creusa f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Italian (Rare)
Latinized form of Greek Κρέουσα (Kreousa) meaning "princess", from κρέων (kreon) "king, royal" (compare Kreon). This was the name of the first wife of Aeneas, who was killed in the sack of Troy and then appeared to her husband as a ghost, encouraging him to move on without her and seek a new city.
Cumar m Somali
Somali form of Umar.
Cupidon m Roman Mythology (Gallicized), Literature, French (African, Rare), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
French form of Cupid. It was mentioned in Marquis de Sade's novel 'The 120 Days of Sodom' (1785) as belonging to one of the male victims.
Cyrine f Arabic
Possibly a variant of Shirin. It tends to be used by Christian Arabs: a notable example is the Lebanese singer Cyrine Abdelnour (b. 1977).
Daahir m Somali
Variant of Dahir.
Daamin m Arabic
Derived from Arabic ضامن (daamin) meaning "guarantor, guarantee", which itself is ultimately derived from Arabic أمن (amn) meaning "security, peace". Also compare Arabic تأمين (ta'min) meaning "insurance".
Dabir m Arabic
Tutor.
Daffa' m Arabic
Means "defensive" in Arabic.
Dagmawit f Eastern African, Amharic
Means "again, the second" in Amharic.
Dahab f Arabic
Means "gold" in Arabic.
Dahir m Somali
Somali form of Tahir.
Daifallah m Arabic
Means "guest of Allah" in Arabic, from ضيف (dayf) meaning "guest" combined with الله (Allah)
Daim m Arabic, Urdu, Indonesian, Malay
Means "lasting, enduring, eternal" in Arabic.
Dakhil m Arabic
Means "to enter, to sieze" or "foreign, exotic; foreigner, stranger" in Arabic.
Dala f Arabic
Shortened version of Dalal.
Dalal m Somali
This name is of Somali origin and means "guide" or "leader." It often carries a sense of someone who leads others in a positive or wise way.
Dalil m Arabic
Means "guide" in Arabic.
Dalilo m Portuguese (African)
Possibly a masculine form of Dalila, popular in Mozambique.
Dalmar m Somali
Derived from the words dal meaning "land" or "country" and mar meaning "to pass through" or "travel". The name can be interpreted as "traveler of the land" or "one who journeys through the country." It reflects a heritage of movement and exploration, significant in Somali culture, where nomadic life and migration were historically important... [more]
Damal m Somali
Meaning "reward" or "prize."
Damali f Arabic
Means "beautiful vision" in Arabic.
Damamli f Eastern African
beautiful vision
Damil m Arabic
The name Damil means "to honor" or "to (give) respect" ("giver of respect).
Danah f Arabic (Rare)
Variant transcription of Dana 4.
Dandan m Arabic
A sea creature from Arabian mythology which mentioned in 9th volume of The Book of 1001 Nights. It said that can swallow a ship and it's crews in one gulp.
Danyaal m English (Rare), Arabic
Rare variant of Daniel and a variant transcription of Danyal
Daphrose f French (African, Rare)
French form of Dafrosa (via Latin Daphrosa).
Darweesh m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic درويش (see Darwish).
Darwish m Arabic
Means "dervish (a Sufi mystic)" in Arabic, derived from Persian درویش (darvesh) meaning "poor, needy, indigent".
Dativa f Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical), Eastern African, Portuguese (Rare), Spanish (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Feminine form of Dativus. This was the name of a 5th-century Christian martyr from North Africa. It is mostly used in Eastern Africa (mainly in Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda).
Dative f French (African), Eastern African
French form of Dativa, mostly used in Rwanda.
Daven m African, Tamil
Pronunciation: Dayven (pronounced as in "Dave" with an n)... [more]
Dawma f Arabic
From the Arabic name of the Mediterranean fan palm tree.
Dawoud m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Dawud.
Dayax m & f Somali
Means "moon" in Somali. A well-known bearer is Dayax Dalnuurshe, an award-winning Somali musical artist.
Deema f Arabic
The name Deema comes from the Arabic origin. ... [more]
Deen m Arabic
Variant of Din.
Deeriq m African American, English (African), Western African
Elaboration of Eric using popular prefex De-.
Degmo f Somali
Means "district" in Somali.
Deka f & m African
An African name of unknown origin, this unisex baby name means "pleasing".
Delawrence m English (African, Rare)
Combination of the popular name prefix de and Lawrence
Dembe m & f Eastern African
Meaning "peaceful", origin is Ugandan.
Demeteriya f Eastern African
Of unknown origin and meaning. ... [more]
Dereje m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "to develop, to organise" in Amharic.
Derifa f Arabic
Apparently means "eloquent" and "creative"
Dervish m Arabic, Albanian
A Dervish is a Sufi Muslim ascetic.
Desange m & f French (African, Rare)
Means "of the angels", taken from the French title of the Virgin Mary Notre Dame des Anges, meaning "Our Lady of the Angels". It is most often found in French-speaking African countries.
Desirella f French (African, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Desirée with the suffix -ella.
Destin m American (Modern, Rare), Haitian Creole (Rare), French (African)
Likely from the French destin "destiny, fate, fortune".
Dhabihullah m Arabic
The first element of this name is derived from Arabic ذبيحة (dhabiha) meaning "slaughtered animal, sacrificial victim" as well as "sacrifice, offering". The same word is also the name for the prescribed Islamic method of ritual slaughter of animals... [more]
Dhafer m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic ظافر (see Zafir).
Dhaffer m Arabic (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Arabic ظافر (see Zafir).
Dhafir m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic ظافر (see Zafir).
Dhahaa f Arabic
Variant transcription of Zaha.
Dhakira f Arabic
Dhakira is an arabic name, meaning memory.
Dharifa f Arabic
Alternate transcription of ظريفة (see Zarifa).
Dhariya f Arabic (Rare), Russian (Rare)
Means "scattering wind" in Arabic.
Dhia m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic ضياء (see Ziya).
Dhikr m Arabic
Alternate transcription of ذكر (see Zikr)
Dhikra f Arabic
Feminine form of Dhikr
Dhikrullah m Arabic
Means "reminder of Allah" from ذكر (zikr) meaning "rememberance, reminder" combined with الله (Allah)
Dia f African, Mbama
Means "love" in Lembaama.
Diarra m African
sawhili
Didouche m Arabic
Unknown meaning, Didouche Mourad was an Algerian revolutionary, and a political and military figure of the Algerian War of Independence.
Dieumerci m French (African), Haitian Creole
French cognate of Deogratias. This name is borne by Congolese soccer player Dieumerci Mbokani (b. 1985).
Digil m Somali
"Digil" refers to a Somali clan known for agriculture and pastoralism. It symbolizes community and resilience.
Diksa m & f African
MEANING "PLAY", USED BY THE YUNGUR PEOPLE OF THE ADAMAWA HIGHLANDS IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA.NIGERIA.
Din m Bosnian, Croatian, Arabic
From Arabic دين (dīn) "religion, faith". It may also be a short form of names ending in din, such as Aldin, Bernardin, or Ajdin, or it may be a variant of Dino.
Dirce f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African)
Latinized form of Greek Δίρκη (Dirkê), which is of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek δι- (di-) "two, twofold, in two" and ῥήγνυμι (rhêgnumi) "to break asunder, rend, shatter"... [more]
Diric m Somali
A name that comes from the Somali word diric which means "bold; fearless or daring." The name connotes courage or heroism. Outside of Somalia, a Somali person may spell the name as DIRI.
Divin m French (African)
Originates from the french word ”divin” that means heavenly.
Diya f African, Mbama
Variant of Dia.
Diyaa m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic ضياء (see Ziya).
Djameela f Arabic
Variant of Djamila.
Doa'a f Arabic
Variant transcription of Dua.
Doha f & m Arabic
Variant transcription of Duha.
Doloresse f French (African)
Gallicized form of Dolores.
Donatille f French (Belgian, Rare), French (African)
French form of Donatilla. The name basically fell out of use in France in the early years of the 20th century, but it is still in use in the French-speaking regions in Africa.
Doudou m Western African, French (African)
From a French African term of endearment meaning "beloved, darling".
Douja f Arabic
Sometimes used as a nickname for “Khadija”. Meaning: “the darkness of night”
Drayhim m Arabic
Meaning: ?
Dunia f & m Arabic, Swahili, Spanish, Galician
Derived from Arabic دُنْيَا (dunyā) "world (the Earth, or any this-worldly habitat, excluding the next world)".
Duniya f Arabic
Variant of Dunia.
Dunya f Arabic
Derived from Arabic دُنْيَا (dunyā) "world (the Earth, or any this-worldly habitat, excluding the next world)".
Duraid m Arabic (Rare)
Sahabi name that means "toothless"
Durar f Arabic
Means "pearls" in Arabic.
Durayhim m Arabic
Meaning: ?
Durdana f & m Arabic, Urdu
Means "single pearl" in Arabic.
Dur-e-Shahwar f Arabic, Pashto, Urdu, Afghan
From در شھوار (dur-e-shahwar), “king’s worthy pearl” in Persian.
Durrah f Arabic (Rare)
Means "large pearl" in Arabic.
Durriyah f Arabic
Means "brilliant, dazzling" in Arabic.
Dya f African, Mbama
Variant of Dia.
Eajaz m Arabic
Commonly used name for boys in the Middle East meaning miracle.
Ebraheem m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic إبراهيم (see Ibrahim).
Ebrahem m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic إبراهيم (see Ibrahim).
Ebtehaj f Persian, Arabic
Persian form of Ibtihaj, as well as an alternate transcription of the Arabic name.
Ebtihal f Arabic
Alternate transcription of ابتهال (see Ibtihal).
Ebun f Yoruba, African
Meaning "gift" in Yoruba.
Echichinwo m & f African
Ikwerre name. Used in Rebisi Kingdom,Port Harcourt,(Nigeria). Meaning 'a baby delivered at the appropriate time'
Edebe f African
The name originates from Sudan, in the concrete tribe of Gurfan meaning the first, princess.
Edilson m Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Edison inspired by the name element adal, meaning "noble".
Edmilsa f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Portuguese (African, Rare)
Invented name combining the sounds present in Edmar and Ilsa.
Edoghogho m & f African, Isoko, Edo
This name which means "Day of Joy," originates from the Isoko and Edo ethnolinguistic groups of Southern Nigeria which is located on the West Coast of Africa. Broken down, it means: "Ede - Day" and "Oghogho - joy" (Which is also very common as a name in both these cultures) When combined however, it morphs into the spelling: "Edoghogho" meaning "Day of Joy" or "The Day of Joy." Phonetically, it can be pronounced "Ed-o-ghor-ghor" with the "r" silent.
Edris m Arabic, Persian
Alternate transcription of Arabic إدريس (see Idris 1), as well as the Persian form.
Effat f Arabic, Persian
Alternate transcription of Arabic عفت (see Iffat), as well as the Persian form.
Egal m Eastern African, Somali
Variant spelling of Cigaal, used outside of Somalia.
Egas m Medieval Portuguese, Portuguese (African)
Medieval Portuguese name, probably of Visigothic origin. It is likely from Proto-Germanic *agjō meaning "blade" (compare Ago and Egon).
Ehaan m Arabic
Means "full moon" or "full bright moon". According to the SSA, Ehaan was given to 8 boys in 2018.
Ehan m Arabic
Means "full moon" or "expected".
Ehioze m African
means "above the envy of others" and is of Benin origin
Eias m Arabic
Means "العطاء" - a tender or giving person
Eifa f Arabic
Means "to keep one's promise" in Arabic.
Eisa m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Isa 1.
Eissa m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic عيسى (see Isa 1).
Eithar m Arabic (Archaic)
"altruistic"
Eizariya m Arabic
Eizariya, modern day Arabic form of Lazarus (so, likely from From the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azar) meaning "my God has helped"), associated with the Biblical town of Bethany. The current town east of Jerusalem is call el-Eizariya
Ejiga m African
Ejiga is an igala name from kogi state of in the central region of nigeria
Ejovwokoghene m & f African
African(Nigerian)