90 Beautiful Somali Names for Boys and Girls

A name is one of the first, and also the most important things, parents bless their babies with. Now, it may sound like a tough job being a parent as choosing a name can be really confusing sometimes. In this article, we have collated a list of some of the most popular Somali names you can choose for your newborn. Somali names are not really popular in the American and European regions as such, and this means that they are unique too. Let’s take a look at some Somali names for baby boys.

Somali Names for Baby Boys

1. Aaden

Aaden is a common name among Somali boys these days. It draws close with the Biblical name ‘Adam’. The meaning of Aaden is ‘to create’.

2. Abdirahim

Abdirahim is the Somali version of the Arabic moniker ‘Abdul- Rahim’. The meaning of this unique name is ‘one who serves God’.

3. Absame

The name Absame is used in some particular Somali clans. It refers to ‘the great one’.

4. Abshir

This is a beautiful and simple Somali name for your baby boy. The name means ‘congratulations’ in the Somali language.

5. Assad

Assad is a common Arabic name which is used by Islamic communities mostly. The meaning of the name is ‘a lion’.

6. Axmed

This name is a Somali variant of the name ‘Ahmed’. Doesn’t the ‘x’ in the middle add a bit of swagger to the name?

7. Abdiraxman

The name is of Muslim origin and means ‘servant of the most gracious’.

8. Abdullahi

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘god’s servant’.

9. Barre

The name is of French origin and denotes someone who lived by a gateway or barrier. 

10. Bashiir

Bashiir is also a beautiful name for a boy. The meaning of this name is ‘one who brings good news’.

11. Burhaan

The meaning of the name Burhaan in Somali is ‘an unbelievable charisma’.

12. Cumar

This name is a form of another popular name ‘Omar’. The meaning of this name is ‘one who is a glib speaker’.

13. Caweys

This beautiful name means ‘night’ in Somali.

14. Cawil

The name means ‘inspiring’ and is the perfect name for a leader.

15. Daahir

The name is of Muslim origin and means ‘trustworthy’.

16. Dalmar

The name is of Nordic origin and denotes someone who is versatile.

17. Diric

This is a strong and powerful choice of name which means ‘someone who is bold and courageous’.

18. Erasto

The name is of Italian origin and means ‘beloved’.

19. Faarax

The name represents spontaneous people who have a lot of energy.

20. Filsan

Filsan is an attractive unisex name which means ‘someone who is the best compared to their counterparts’.

21. Geedi

This is an unusual choice of a name which means ‘free-spirited’ or traveller’.

22. Gurey

This unique name is not really popular in Somalia; however, is used to refer to ‘someone who is left-handed’.

23. Geesi

This unique name means ‘courageous’ or ‘bold’ in Somali.

24. Ibraahin

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘father of many’. 

25. Iimaan

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘faith’.

26. Liban

This again is a decent choice of a name. The name in Somali means ‘to preserve something precious’.

27. Magan

The meaning of the name Magan is ‘to offer refuge or to protect someone or something’. 

28. Maxamed

This unique Somali name means ‘thanks’.

29. Nadifa

The name is of Muslim origin and means ‘born between seasons‘.

30. Rooble

This beautiful name denotes someone who was born during a rainy storm.

31. Sharmaarke

This name is of Islamic origin and is a traditional Somali name.

32. Shermarke

It is a different version of the name Shermake and denotes someone who brings good fortune along with them.

33. Shermake

This lovely sounding name is in common use in Somalia. The meaning of this name is ‘someone who is really lucky and brings good fortune along with them’.

34. Taban

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘shining’.

35. Tahiil

This name has a mellifluous feel attached to it. The meaning of Tahiil is ‘someone who is well balanced’.

36. Tadalesh

This is an intriguing name that is used to refer to ‘a person who possesses a lot of good luck’.

37. Taifa

Taifa is a classy name that is used to refer to ‘a nation’ or ‘a clan’.

38. Tawfiiq

Bless your baby boy with this pretty name which means ‘success’.

39. Warsame

Warsame is an orthodox Somali name, which means ‘bearer of good news’.

40. Xirsi

Pronounced as ‘Hir-Si’, this name is derived from a Somali word which literally means ‘protect’ or ‘safeguard’.

41. Xabiib

This short name means ‘beloved’.

42. Xidig

The name means ‘star’.

43. Yasir

The name Yasir means ‘someone who is prosperous’ or ‘rich’. It is a good choice of a Somali name for your baby boy too.

44. Yuusuf

The name Yuusuf has a divine vibe attached to it. The meaning of this name is ‘God is bountiful’.

45. Zahi

The meaning of Zahi is ‘splendid’.

Let’s now take a look at some beautiful Somali names for girls.

Somali Names for Baby Girl

1. Aamiina

This name is the Somali variant of the commonly used name ‘Aminah’. The meaning of this name is ‘a feeling of safety’.

2. Amburo

This unusual-sounding name refers to the gemstone ‘Amber’. Isn’t it beautiful?

3. Astur

The name is of Latin origin and it means ‘a hawk’.

4. Axado

This is the perfect name for a child born on a Sunday and it means ‘sunday’.

5. Axlam

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘safe and sound’.

6. Ayaan

The name is of Indian and Muslim origin, and it means ‘God’s gift’.

7. Bilan

The name is of Islamic origin and means ‘beauty’.

8. Bilqiiis

The name is of Muslim origin and means ‘the Queen of Sheba’.

9. Barkhado

This is a highly popular Somali name for girls. The meaning of Barkhado is ‘sunbeam’.

10. Beydaan

Beydaan is a cool sounding Somali name for your baby girl. It is used to refer to ‘Badaam’ or ‘Almonds’.

11. Bishaaro

The name Bishaaro is a bright name that means ‘someone delightful’.

12. Caaisho

This adorable name for girls is used to refer to ‘someone who has a long life’. Some believe it to be a form of another name, ‘Aisha’.

13. Calaso

The name Calaso means ‘someone who is fair-skinned’. It is a common name for girls in Somalia.

14. Casho

This interesting name rolls off the tongue easily. The name means ‘life’; perfect to describe the new life you brought into the world.

15. Caaliyah

This sweet name means ‘destiny’.

16. Canab

The name is of Somali origin and means ‘grape’.

17. Fawzia

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘victorious’.

18. Faduma

Faduma is the Somali variant of the name ‘Fatima’ which means ‘to refrain or abstain from something (bad)’.

19. Fowsio

This beautiful name for your baby girl means ‘success’.

20. Gargaaro

The name is a unique Somali name, and it is a beautiful name to give your baby girl.

21. Haweeyo

This beautiful name means ‘the elevated one’.

22. Hoodo

The name is of Somali origin and means ‘luck’ and ‘fortune’.

23. Hani

The name Hani is an adorable name which is not used so commonly in Somalis. The name means ‘happiness’.

24. Hibaaq

This name is the Somali variant of the commonly used ‘Hiba’, which means ‘some gift from the almighty himself’.

25. Isniino

This is another unique Somali name for your little baby girl.

26. Idil

This again is a short and simple name which means ‘someone or something which exudes perfection’.

27. Jamilah

This unique sounding name means ‘beautiful’.

28. Khadiija

Khadiija was the name of Prophet Muhammad’s first wife. The name means ‘someone who is a premature child’.

29. Khadra

The name is of Urdu origin and means ‘green’ or ‘verdant’.

30. Ladan

The name is of Urdu origin and means ‘a flower’.

31. Leylo

This unique name is a variant of the name ‘Layla’ used to refer to ‘a beautiful night’.

32. Magool

The name represents a beautiful flower.

33. Meelaaney

This beautiful name means ‘on the path to success’.

34. Nala

This fierce name represents a strong woman who is successful.

35. Nasteexo

The name is of Arabic origin and means ‘joyfulness’.

36. Sagal

This unusual Somali name means ‘a ray of the sun during rains’.

37. Sahra

This name is used to refer to ‘the magnificent Sahara desert’.

38. Shamshi

Shamshi is an orthodox name with Persian origin. It is pretty common in Somali, and it means ‘my sunshine’.

39. Uba

This simple name means ‘a flower’; perfect for your little flower.

40. Ugbad

This unique Somali name is not much in use at present but can be a great choice for your little princess. It means ‘a bouquet of roses’.

41. Waris

This name can be a unisex name. It means ‘a flower which blooms in the desert’.

42. Xalwo

Xalwo is a common name for Somali girls. It means ‘someone who is sweet’ and is also the name of a Somali dessert.

43. Xoriyo

This name has a certain exotic feel associated with it. The meaning of Xoriyo is ‘freedom and liberty’.

44. Xaawo

The name means a pioneering spirit.

45. Yasmiin

This beautiful sounding name has the closest meaning associated with ‘the flower jasmine’.

Choosing a name for your newborn can obviously be a bit tough. This list of Somali names can give you some unique options to choose from. The name of a person has an immense influence on his/her persona. It is, therefore, imperative that you put some thought into it before you choose one for your little bundle of joy. You can factor in a lot of things before actually coming to a conclusion, whether a name is too common/ uncommon, easy/ difficult to pronounce, has an exotic vibe or not, or whether it is a meaningful name. Shortlisting names is a journey, and we hope you make the best out of this journey as a parent. Happy parenting!

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