Dahabo
Dahabo is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gold, golden”.
| Meaning | Gold, golden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Dhahab |
| Pronunciation | da-HAH-boh |
| Arabic root | ذ ه ب (dh-h-b) — gold |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dahabo
Dahabo is a Somali girl's name built on the Arabic dhahab (ذهب), 'gold'. The root dh-h-b is the standard Arabic word for the precious metal, so the name means 'gold' or 'golden'. Giving a daughter this name expresses how precious and valued she is to her family, much as other cultures use names meaning 'jewel' or 'treasure'. The Arabic word also appears in the Quran in its ordinary sense of gold.
The form Dahabo shows two common Somali adjustments to Arabic words. The Arabic 'dh' sound is usually simplified to 'd', and Somali often adds a final '-o' to women's names, as in Faadumo for Fatima and Caasho for Aisha. Dahabo is a traditional and well-loved name among Somalis in Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya, and it is widely used in the diaspora. Pronunciation is da-HAH-boh, with the stress on the middle syllable. The spelling Dhahabo keeps the Arabic sound, while Dahab, without the ending, is the plain Arabic word and is also used as a name.
Is Dahabo a Muslim name?
Yes. Dahabo is a Somali Muslim name built on the Arabic word for gold.
Is Dahabo in the Quran?
The Arabic word appears in 'heaped-up sums of gold and silver' (Quran 3:14).
Where is the name Dahabo used?
Common among Somalis in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dahabo mean?
Dahabo means 'Gold, golden'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Dhahab.
Is Dahabo a Muslim name?
Yes. Dahabo is a Somali Muslim name built on the Arabic word for gold.
How do you pronounce Dahabo?
Dahabo is pronounced da-HAH-boh.
Is Dahabo mentioned in the Quran?
The Arabic word appears in 'heaped-up sums of gold and silver' (Quran 3:14).
How do you write Dahabo in Arabic?
Dahabo comes from the Arabic ذهب (dhahab), meaning 'gold'.
What does Dahabo mean in Somali?
It means 'gold' or 'golden', expressing how precious a daughter is.
Is Dahabo a Somali name?
Yes. It is a traditional Somali girl's name based on an Arabic word.