Category: Names

Ege – Turkish name meaning “sea” Elmi – Somali name meaning “knowledge” Elman – Somali name meaning “faith” Elmiin – Somali name meaning “peace” Elyas …

Farhan – happy or joyful Faarah – knight or nobleman Farid – unique or precious Faisal – judge or arbitrator Faris – knight or horseman …

Geedi – Leader Gacan – Strong Gacal – Brave Gabshir – Good news Galal – Honour Gabale – Magnificent Gudcad – Fair Guduud – Supporter …

Haadi (guide) Habib (beloved) Hakeem (wise) Harun (Aaron) Hashim (destroyer of evil) Hassan (good) Hayaan (life) Hisham (generous) Hirsi (lion) Hiil (hope) Hamza (strong) Husein …

Ibrahim – meaning “father of nations” Ismael – meaning “God hears” Idris – meaning “interpreter” or “studious” Isse – a common Somali name with no …

Jama – “a gathering” or “a community” Jamal – “beauty” or “handsome” Jibril – the Arabic form of Gabriel Jamil – “beautiful” or “handsome” Jalle …

Kasim – “one who divides” Khalid – “eternal” Kahil – “friend” Kassim – “one who distributes” Kadar – “ability” Kadaris – “shining star” Kaled – …

Liban – Success, prosperity Luqman – Wise, prudent Luhaid – Brave, courageous

Maahir – skilled or proficient Mahad – thanks or gratitude Mahdi – guided or rightly guided Mahir – skilful or talented Mahmud – praised or …

Nasir – protector, helper Nazir – observer, supervisor Nabil – noble, generous Nasser – victorious Naji – safe, survivor Nuh – prophet Noah Nur – …