Somali Muslim Names
Somali Muslim names, including Somali spellings of Arabic names (like Maxamed for Muhammad) and native Somali names. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.
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146 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.
Aadan — Prophet Ādam, first manAbas — Stern, lion-likeAbdalla — Servant of GodAbdi — Servant (of God)Abdiaziz — Servant of the AlmightyAbdifatah — Servant of the OpenerAbdihakim — Servant of the All-WiseAbdikadir — Servant of the All-PowerfulAbdikarim — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdinasir — Servant of the HelperAbdirahim — Servant of the Most CompassionateAbdirahman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdirashid — Servant of the Rightly GuidingAbdisalam — Servant of the Source of PeaceAbdishakur — Servant of the Most AppreciativeAbdiwali — Servant of the Protecting FriendAbdul-Nur — Servant of the LightAbdul-Raqib — Servant of the Ever-WatchfulAbdul-Rasheed — Servant of the Guide to the Right PathAbdul-Rashid — Servant of the Rightly GuidingAbdul-Salam — Servant of the Source of PeaceAbdul-Shakoor — Servant of the Most AppreciativeAbdul-Shakur — Servant of the Most AppreciativeAbdul-Wahid — Servant of the OneAbdul-Wali — Servant of the Protecting FriendAbshir — Rejoice, receive good newsAdan — Form of Adam, the first manAden — Eden; lasting abode; the city of AdenAmiir — Prince, leader, commanderAwale — Lucky, fortunateAxmed — Most praiseworthyAyub — Prophet Job, the patient oneBashiir — Bringer of good newsBurhaan — Proof, clear evidenceCabdi — Servant (of God)Cabdiaziz — Servant of the AlmightyCabdifitaax — Servant of the OpenerCabdikariim — Servant of the Most GenerousCabdillaahi — Servant of GodCabdinaasir — Servant of the HelperCabdiqaadir — Servant of the All-PowerfulCabdirashiid — Servant of the Rightly GuidingCabdiraxiim — Servant of the Most CompassionateCabdiraxmaan — Servant of the Most MercifulCabdisalaan — Servant of the Source of PeaceCabdishakuur — Servant of the Most AppreciativeCabdiwali — Servant of the Protecting FriendCabdixakiim — Servant of the All-WiseCabdullaahi — Servant of GodCabdullahi — Servant of GodCabdulqaadir — Servant of the All-PowerfulCali — Exalted, high, nobleCiise — Prophet ʿĪsā (Jesus)Cilmi — Of knowledge, learnedCismaan — ʿUthmān; often explained as a young bustardCumar — Long-lived, flourishingDaa'uud — Prophet Dāwūd (David); belovedDahir — Pure, clean, virtuousDeeq — Gift, generosity, bountyDuale — Generally explained as 'of prayer'Elmi — Of knowledge, learnedFaarax — Joy, happinessFarax — Joy, happinessFaysal — Decisive judge; one who separates right from wrongFaysel — Decisive judge; one who separates right from wrongFeysal — Decisive judge; sharp swordGuled — Winner, victoriousGuuleed — Victorious, successfulHaaruun — Prophet Hārūn (Aaron)Habiib — Beloved, dear friendHaji — Pilgrim; one who has made HajjHamdi — Of praise, praiseworthyHamze — Strong, steadfast; name of the Prophet's uncleHashi — Generally explained as a form of HāshimHersi — Amulet, protective charm; protectedHirsi — Amulet, protective charm; protectedHussen — Little handsome oneIbraahim — Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham)Ikram — Honour, generosity, hospitalityIlhan — Ruler, sovereignIslaam — Submission to God; IslamIsmaaciil — Prophet Ismāʿīl; 'God hears'Isse — Jesus, Prophet of GodJaabir — Restorer, one who mends and consolesJaamac — Gatherer, one who brings togetherJabril — Angel Jibrīl (Gabriel)Jama — One who gathers, unitesJawhar — Jewel, gem; essenceJibriil — Angel Jibrīl (Gabriel)Jimcaale — Born on a FridayKaafi — Sufficient, adequateKassim — One who divides, distributesKhadar — The Green One (al-Khidr)Khalif — SuccessorLiban — Success, salvation, prosperityLiibaan — Success, victory, prosperityMahad — Thanks, gratitudeMahamed — Praised, commendableMaxamed — Praised, praiseworthyMaxamuud — Praised, praiseworthyMohamud — Praised, praiseworthyMudathir — The cloaked oneMuktar — Chosen, selectedMustaf — Chosen, selectedMuuse — Prophet Mūsā (Moses)Muzamil — The one wrapped in garmentsNimcaan — Blessing; one who is blessedNooh — Name of the Prophet NoahNuur — Light, radianceOsman — Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliphQaasim — One who distributes fairlyRaage — Generally explained as 'one who was late'Rahiim — Merciful, compassionateRoble — Born in the rain; bringer of rainRobleh — Born in the rain; bringer of rainSaciid — Happy, fortunate, blessedSahal — Easy, gentle, smoothSakariye — Prophet Zakariyyā; 'God remembers'Salad — PrayerSamatar — Usually explained as one who brings goodnessShaafi — Healer, one who curesShamsudin — Sun of the faithShariff — Noble, honourableShukri — Thankfulness, my gratitudeSiyad — Increase, growth, abundanceSulaymaan — Prophet Sulaymān (Solomon); peacefulWaberi — Dawn, daybreakWarsame — Good news, bearer of good newsXaaji — Pilgrim, one who has made the HajjXaashi — Generally explained as a form of HāshimXamdi — Of praise, praiseworthyXamza — Strong, steadfast; lionXasan — Good, handsomeXirsi — Amulet, protective charm; protectedXuseen — Little handsome oneYaaqoob — Prophet Jacob; usually explained as one who followsYaasiin — Yā Sīn, opening letters of Sura 36Yaasir — Easy-going, one who makes things easyYaxye — He lives; Prophet Yaḥyā (John)Yonis — Prophet Yūnus (Jonah)Yuunis — Prophet Yūnus (Jonah)Yuusuf — Prophet Yūsuf (Joseph)Zakaria — Prophet Zechariah; God has rememberedZakariye — Prophet Zakariyyā; 'God remembers'Zamiir — Conscience, inner heartZubeir — Strong, firm Girl names (113)
Abiir — Fragrance, perfumeAmaal — Hopes, aspirationsAmino — Safe, trustworthy, secureAnab — GrapesAsha — Life, livingAsli — Genuine, original, realAslı — Genuine, original, realAziza — Precious, beloved, honouredBarkhado — Blessed one, bringer of blessingBarwaaqo — Prosperity, abundance after rainBilaan — Beauty, beautifulBilan — Beauty, beautifulCaasha — Living, full of lifeCambaro — Ambergris; precious fragranceCasho — Living, full of lifeCawo — Good fortune, luckDahabo — Gold, goldenDeeqa — Gift, generosity, bountyDeeqo — Gift, generosityDeqa — Gift, generosity, bountyFaadumo — One who weans; abstainingFaduma — One who weans; abstainingFadumo — One who weans; one who abstainsFaiso — Successful, victoriousFardowsa — Paradise, the highest gardenFartun — Fortunate, luckyFathiya — Victory; opening, beginningFatuma — Form of Fatima, the Prophet's daughterFawzia — Successful, victoriousFawziya — Successful, triumphantFowsia — Successful, victoriousFowziya — Successful, triumphantHaawo — Eve, mother of mankindHamda — Praise, one who praisesHawa — Eve; living, life-givingHawo — Eve, mother of humankindHawwa — Eve; usually linked to lifeHibo — GiftHinda — Form of Hind, an old Arabian nameHodan — Abundance, wealth, prosperityIdil — Old Turkic name of the Volga riverIfrah — Giving joy, gladdeningIftin — Light, brightnessIkhlas — Sincerity, pure devotion to GodIkraan — Honour, respectIkran — Honour, respect, generosityIntisaar — Victory, triumphIntisar — Victory, triumphIstahil — Worthy, deservingJawaahir — Jewels, precious gemsJawahir — Jewels, gemsKaltun — Plump-cheeked, chubby-facedKhadra — Green, fresh and flourishingKowsar — Abundance; a river in ParadiseLadan — A fragrant flowering shrubLayaan — Softness, gentleness, easeLuul — PearlMaandeeq — Satisfying the mind; contentmentMarian — Form of Maryam, mother of JesusMaryama — Form of Maryam, mother of JesusMaryan — Form of Maryam, mother of JesusMumina — Believer, faithful womanMuna — Wishes, hopesMunaa — Wishes, hopes, desiresNaciimo — Blessed, living in comfort and graceNafiso — Precious, valuableNaima — Living in comfort and blessingNajma — StarNasra — Help, support, victoryNasteexo — Sincere advice, good counselNasteho — Usually explained as at ease, contentedNimco — Blessing, grace, favourNimo — Blessing, favourNuurto — Light, radianceQaali — Precious, dear, valuableRahmo — Mercy, compassionRamla — A sandy place, a grain of sandRamlah — A patch of sand, sand duneRauda — Garden, green meadowRawda — Garden, meadowRawdah — Garden, green meadowRaxma — Mercy, compassionRowda — Garden, green meadowRuqia — Form of Ruqayya, daughter of the ProphetRuqiya — Form of Ruqayya, daughter of the ProphetSaafi — Pure, clearSabriye — Patient, enduringSacdiyo — Fortunate, happySadiyo — Happy, fortunateSahra — Desert; (as Zahra) blossom, radiantSahro — Flower; radiantSaynab — Form of Zaynab; fragrant treeShamso — SunSiraad — Lamp, lightSuaad — Happiness, good fortuneSucaad — Happiness, good fortuneTaqwa — Piety, God-consciousnessUbah — FlowerUbax — FlowerUgaaso — Queen, noblewomanWaris — Desert flowerWarsan — Good newsWidaad — Love, deep affection, friendshipXaawo — Eve; usually explained as livingXabiiba — Beloved, dearXadiija — Born early; premature childXafsa — Young lionessXaliimo — Gentle, patient, forbearingXamdiya — Praiseworthy, of praiseXawa — Eve, mother of mankindXuseyna — Little beauty; feminine of HusaynYaasmiin — Jasmine flowerZamzam — The sacred well of Makkah