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Abdulkadir m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Abd al-Qadir, used outside of Somalia.

Abdullahi m Somali, Nigerian
Form of Abdullah used in Somalia and Nigeria.

Abduwali m Uyghur, Somali
Uyghur and Somali form of Abd al-Wali.

Abroone m Somali

Abtidoon m Somali

Aleeki m Somali
Means "brave lion" in Somali.

Amburo f Somali
Transferred use of the surname Amburo.

Amino f Somali, African
Somali variant of Amina.

Arawelo f Somali, Folklore

Asli f Somali
Means "amber" in Somali.

Ayanle m Somali
Masculine form of Ayan 3.

Babow m Somali

Barwaaqo f Somali
Means "prosperity" in Somali.

Batuulo f Somali
Somali form of Batul.

Bilaal m Gujarati, Indian, Somali
Variant of Bilal.

Bilan f Somali

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]

Billan f Somali

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]

Cabdille m Somali
Somali form of Abdullah.

Cabdisalaan m Somali
Somali form of Abd as-Salam.

Cabdul m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Abdul.

Cabdullahi m Somali
Somali form of Abdullahi.

Cabdulmajiid m Somali
Somali form of Abd al-Majid.

Casood m 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.

Cibado f Somali
Somali form of Ibadah. ... [more]

Cigaal m Somali
Means "turban" in Somali.

Cilmi m Somali
A name that derives from the word cilmi which means "knowledge" or "learning."

Colow m Somali

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.

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."

Degmo f Somali
Means "district" in Somali.

Digil m Somali
"Digil" refers to a Somali clan known for agriculture and pastoralism. It symbolizes community and resilience.

Egal m Eastern African, Somali
Variant spelling of Cigaal, used outside of Somalia.

Faadumo f Somali
Somali form of Fatima.

Fahmo f Somali
Means "understanding" in Somali directly from the Arabic root f-h-m (see Fahim).

Fardowsa f Somali
Somali form of Firdaus.

Filsan f & m Somali (Rare)
The best of her/his age. ... [more]

Foosi m Somali
Meaning: The name Foosi generally means "prosperous" or "successful" in Somali.... [more]

Galayax m Somali
Means "lighthouse" in Somali.

Galbeyte m Somali
Means "in the west" in Somali.

Geeldoon m Somali
Geeldoon is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]

Guled m & f Somali
It means victory after a long struggle

Guuleed m Somali
Means "victor" in Somali.

Habido f Somali

Habon f & m Somali (Rare), Spanish
This name means when everything comes together at the right time and the right place. Beautiful.

Halas m Somali
Meaning: Halas generally means "good" or "positive" in Somali.... [more]

Halimo f Somali
Somali form of Halima.

Hodman f Somali
Possibly linked to the name Hodan

Hoodo f Somali
This name comes from the Somali word hoodo which means "luck, fortunate." Somalis outside of Somalia may spell the name as Hodo.

Idil f Somali
Somali form of Idil.

Idow m Somali

Ilays m Somali
Means "light" in Somali

Irido m Greek, Somali
Masculine form of Irida.

Ismaaciil m Somali
Somali form of Ishmael.

Jibriil m Somali
Somali form of Gabriel.

Jiilaal m Somali
Jiilaal is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]

Jiinow m & f Somali

Kalifa f Somali
Means "chaste, holy" in Somali.

Khaalid m Somali
Somali form of Khalid.

Khadijo f Somali, Eastern African
Somali variant of Khadija.

Khalif خليف m Arabic, Somali, African American
Alternate transcription of Khalifa as well as the Somali form.

Ladan f Somali
A name that means "healthy."

Leylo f Somali
Somali form of Leila.

Liban m Arabic, Somali
The 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.

Libin f Somali
Libin means "healthy."

Liibaan m Somali
Means "victory, winning" in Somali.

Looyaan m Somali
Means "unconsciously" in Somali.

Looyan m Somali
Refers to an advocate or one who resolves disputes.

Luul m Somali

Luula f Somali

Magool f Somali
Possibly from the Somali magooli meaning "blossom".

Mahado f Somali
Possibly from the Somali mahad meaning "thanks".

Malabo f Somali
From the Somali malab meaning "honey".

Migil m Somali

Migil m Somali
Migil is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]

Migil m Somali

Mohamed m Somali
In Somalia, as in many Muslim-majority countries, the name Mohamed is extremely common, often as part of a longer name or combined with other names. It is not unusual for a Somali person to have multiple family members named Mohamed, so nicknames or other identifiers are often used to distinguish between individuals with the same name.

Mohamud m Somali
Somali version of Muhammad.

Moorgan m Somali

Mulki f Somali

Naaleeye m Somali
Means "anyway" in Somali.

Nasteexo f Somali
A name from the word meaning "advice, counsel."

Nasteho f Somali
Means "advice" or "counsel" in Somali.

Nimo f Somali
Somali version of the Arabic names Nima 1 and Nimat meaning "blessing."

Obax f Somali
It means “as delicate and beautiful as a flower” in Somali.

Olol m Somali

Qalanjo m Somali

Qaloon m Somali
aloon is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]

Qorane m Somali
Means "writer" in Somali.

Raaxo f Somali
Means "enjoyment, comfort" in Somali.

Rashahel f Somali (?)
Somali form of Rachel.

Raxmo f Somali
Means "kindness" in Somali.

Roble m Eastern African, Somali
Variant of Rooble, used outside of Somalia.

Rooble m Somali
A Somali name that means "rain man" or "one who brings rain." The Somali word roob means "rain."

Saalax m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Salah 1.

Sagal f Somali
A name that derives from the word sagal which means morning rays of the sun during the rainy season.

Sahal m Somali

Saleebaan m Somali
Somali form of Sulayman.

Samiiro f Somali
Somali form of Samira 1.

Samuu'eel m Somali
Somali form of Samuel.

Saredo f Somali
Etymology uncertain, possibly from the Somali sare meaning "high, advanced".

Shankaroon f Somali
Means "better than five" in Somali. It is also used as endearment to express the worth of the one child is better than five.... [more]

Sooyaan m Somali
Means "make up" in Somali.

Sugaal m Somali
Means "wait" in Somali.

Suleekha f Somali
Somali form of Zuleikha.

Suleymaan m Somali
Somali form of Solomon.

Tadalesh m Somali
Means "person who possesses a lot of good luck" in Somali.

Tahiil m Somali
Means "someone who is well balanced" in Somali.

Tosane m Somali
Meaning: Tosane generally means "wise" or "knowledgeable."... [more]

Tukaale m Somali
Meaning: Tukaale generally means "noble" or "honorable."... [more]

Tusmo f Somali
Means "in tandem" in Somali.

Weheliye m Somali
Means "companion" in Somali.

Xaali f Somali

Xalane m Somali