Warsan

girlSomali

Warsan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Good news”.

MeaningGood news
GenderGirl
OriginSomali
PronunciationWAR-sahn
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Warsan

Warsan is a Somali girls' name made of war, 'news', and san, 'good', so it means 'good news' or 'bearer of good tidings'. Somali parents may give it to a child whose birth brought joy. The British-Somali poet Warsan Shire has made the name widely known outside the Somali community.

Is Warsan a Muslim name?

Warsan is a Somali name used by Muslim families. It is not Arabic, but its meaning, 'good news', fits well with Islamic values; a similar Arabic name is Bushra.

Where is the name Warsan used?

Common among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.

Gifts with the name Warsan

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Spellings and variants of Warsan

Warsame (male)

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Warsan mean?

Warsan means 'Good news'. It comes from Somali.

Is Warsan a Muslim name?

Warsan is a Somali name used by Muslim families. It is not Arabic, but its meaning, 'good news', fits well with Islamic values; a similar Arabic name is Bushra.

How do you pronounce Warsan?

Warsan is pronounced WAR-sahn.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.