Somali boy names.
419 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Aabidboy“A devoted worshipper of God”/AA-bid/Aadanboy“The first human and a cherished name associated with humanity”/AA-dan/Aaminboy“Arabic-derived: faithful, trustworthy, and secure in faith”/AA-min/Aasimboy“Arabic-derived: one who protects and safeguards others”/AA-sim/Aatifboy“Arabic-derived: compassionate, sympathetic, or kind-hearted.”/AA-tif/Abaadirboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/a-ba-DEER/Abbasboy“Arabic-derived: a lion; also associated with strength and courage”/AB-bas/Abdiboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God; a name associated with devotion”/AB-dee/Abdijaliilboy“Servant of the Majestic, a name expressing devotion to God”/ab-di-ja-LEEL/Abdinuurboy“Servant of light, suggesting faith and spiritual radiance”/ab-di-NOOR/Abdirahmanboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Most Merciful”/ab-dee-RAH-man/Abdisalamboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Source of Peace”/ab-dee-sa-LAM/Abdullahiboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God”/ab-doo-LAH-hee/Abshirboy“Bearer of good news and joyful tidings”/ab-SHEER/Abukarboy“Arabic-derived: a traditional honorific name associated with Abu Bakr; often understood through its Arabic meaning, “father of a young camel””/ah-boo-KAR/Adhamboy“Arabic-derived: dark or black, traditionally especially referring to a dark-colored horse.”/AD-ham/Adnanboy“Arabic-derived: a long-established personal name associated with settlement and lineage”/AD-nan/Afdalboy“The best, most excellent, or most virtuous”/AF-dal/Afdheerboy“Traditional Somali name/nickname literally formed from af “mouth” and dheer “long”; thus “long-mouthed/long-tongued,” not broad-foreheaded.”/af-DHAYR/Afiifboy“Pure-hearted and upright”/ah-FEEF/Ahmedboy“Arabic-derived: highly praised”/AH-med/Akramboy“Noble-hearted, generous, and distinguished”/AK-ram/Alaaboy or girl“Arabic: loftiness, eminence, exaltedness; also blessings or favors in some usage.”/ah-LAA/Aliboy“Arabic-derived: noble and exalted”/AH-lee/Amiinboy“Trustworthy, faithful, and good-hearted”/a-MEEN/Amiirboy“[Arabic-derived] A prince or leader with authority and honor”/a-MEER/Aminboy“Arabic-derived: truthful and trustworthy”/ah-MEEN/Amjadboy“Arabic-derived: most glorious or most noble”/AM-jad/Ammarboy“Arabic-derived: flourishing, prosperous, and full of life”/am-MAAR/Anasboy“A warm companion whose presence brings friendship and ease”/AN-as/Anisboy“Arabic-derived name meaning a warm and companionable friend”/ah-NEES/Anwarboy“Arabic: lights; radiant or more luminous.”/AN-war/Aqilboy“[Arabic-derived] Intelligent, thoughtful, and wise”/ah-KEEL/Araaleboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-RAA-leh/Arifboy“Arabic-derived: knowledgeable, discerning, and wise”/AH-rif/Aroorboy or girl“Somali: dawn, daybreak, or early morning.”/ah-ROOR/Asadboy“Lion-hearted, brave, and strong”/AH-sad/Askarboy“Somali use of askari: soldier; by extension, a serviceman.”/AS-kar/Ateeqboy“Arabic-derived: noble, ancient, or freed”/ah-TEEK/Atifboy“Arabic-derived: kind, affectionate, and compassionate”/AH-tif/Awaleboy“The firstborn or one who holds a special place at the head of the family.”/ah-WAH-leh/Aweysboy“Arabic-derived: a traditional form of Uways, a well-established Islamic personal name”/ah-WAYS/Awrboy“Somali: a male camel, especially an adult male camel.”/OWR/Axadboy“A son born on Sunday”/AH-had/Axmedboy“Arabic-derived: praiseworthy and noble”/akh-med/Ayaanleboy“A fortunate person destined for good things”/ah-YAAN-leh/Aymanboy“Fortunate, blessed, and guided toward goodness”/EYE-man/Ayubboy“Arabic-derived: Job, a patient and steadfast prophet”/AH-yub/Azizboy“Strong, respected, and dearly cherished”/ah-ZEEZ/Azzamboy“[Arabic-derived] Strong-willed and determined”/AZ-zam/Badarboy“Radiant and splendid like the full moon”/BA-dar/Bahdoonboy“Somali: prosperity, well-being, or good fortune. Standard Somali spelling is commonly Baxdoon.”/bah-DOON/Barakaboy“Blessed and surrounded by goodness”/ba-RA-ka/Barakoboy or girl“Arabic-derived: blessing and divine grace”/bah-RAH-koh/Barkhadboy“[Arabic-derived] Blessed and surrounded by good fortune”/bar-KHAD/Barreboy“Cushitic/Somali: traditionally associated with teaching, learning, and wisdom”/BAH-reh/Barwaaqoboy or girl“[Cushitic Somali] Prosperity, abundance, and a flourishing life”/bar-WAA-qo/Bashiirboy“A child who brings wonderful news and happiness”/ba-SHEER/Basimboy“[Arabic-derived] Cheerful and smiling”/BAH-sim/Baxnaanboy“Somali: welfare, comfort, well-being, or prosperity.”/bakh-NAAN/Bilaalboy“Arabic Bilāl: “moisture” or “water”; strongly associated with Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ, the early Muslim companion.”/bee-LAAL/Bilalboy“Arabic Bilāl: “moisture” or “water”; associated with Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ.”/bee-LAAL/Bileboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BEE-leh/Bishaarboy“A joyful bearer of good news”/bi-SHAAR/Boqorboy“[Cushitic Somali] Kingly, commanding, and worthy of respect”/BO-kor/Buraaleboy“Traditional Somali Cushitic name with an old and respected heritage”/boo-RAA-leh/Buraanboy“A distinctive traditional Somali name, carried with dignity”/boo-RAAN/Burhaanboy“Arabic Burhān: “proof,” “evidence,” or “clear argument/sign.””/boor-HAAN/Caadilboy“A fair-minded and just man”/AA-dil/Caamirboy“A flourishing and prosperous child”/cah-meer/Caarifboy“Wise, perceptive, and thoughtful”/cah-REEF/Caasimboy“Arabic-derived name for a protective and steadfast person”/CAA-sim/Cabdicasiisboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Almighty and Beloved”/ab-dee-ah-SEES/Cabdifataaxboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Opener, who brings relief and possibility”/ab-dee-fah-TAAKH/Cabdijabbaarboy“Arabic ʿAbd al-Jabbār: “servant of al-Jabbār,” the Compeller/Mighty One.”/ab-di-jab-BAAR/Cabdikaadirboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Powerful”/ab-dee-kaa-deer/Cabdikariimboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Most Generous”/ab-dee-kah-REEM/Cabdimaalikboy“A devoted servant of God, the true King and source of dignity”/ab-di-MAA-lik/Cabdinaasirboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Helper and Victor”/ab-dee-naa-seer/Cabdinasirboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Helper and Giver of victory”/ab-dee-nah-SEER/Cabdirashiidboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the rightly guided One”/ab-dee-rah-SHEED/Cabdiraufboy“A devoted servant of God, the Most Kind and Compassionate”/ab-di-RAOWF/Cabdiraxmaanboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Most Merciful”/ab-dee-rah-MAAN/Cabdirisaaqboy“A devoted servant of God, the Provider, with a life of generosity”/ab-di-ri-SAAQ/Cabdisalaamboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Source of Peace”/ab-dee-sa-laam/Cabdisalaanboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Source of Peace”/ab-dee-sah-LAAN/Cabdishakuurboy“Arabic ʿAbd al-Shakūr: “servant of the Most Appreciative/Most Grateful,” referring to God as al-Shakūr.”/ab-di-sha-KUUR/Cabdubaasitboy“Arabic ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ: “servant of the Expander/Enlarger,” referring to God as al-Bāsiṭ.”/ab-doo-baa-seet/Cabdullaahiboy“Arabic-derived: servant of God; a name expressing devotion and lifelong faithfulness”/ab-dool-LAA-hee/Cabdulmajiidboy“A child devoted to God, the Glorious and Honoured”/ab-dool-ma-jeed/Cabdulqaadirboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the All-Powerful”/ab-dool-kaa-DEER/Cabdulsamadboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Eternal Refuge, on whom all depend”/ab-dool-sah-MAD/Cabdulwaahidboy“A child devoted to the One God”/ab-dool-waa-heed/Cabdulxakiimboy“A child devoted to God, the All-Wise”/ab-dool-ha-keem/Caliboy“[Arabic-derived] Exalted, noble, and held in high regard”/AH-lee/Cawadboy“Arabic ʿAwaḍ/ʿIwāḍ: “compensation,” “replacement,” or “recompense.””/CAH-wad/Cawaleboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/cah-WAH-leh/Cawilboy“Cushitic/Somali: one who comes to help or offer support”/CAH-wil/Cawlboy“Graceful, swift, and gentle in spirit”/OW-l/Cigaalboy“A Somali rendering of Arabic ʿiqāl, associated with a tether/binding and, figuratively, intellect or reason.”/ee-GAAL/Ciiseboy“Arabic-derived: Jesus, a revered prophet in Islam”/CHEE-seh/Cismaanboy“Arabic-derived: chosen servant of God”/is-maan/Cosobleboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ko-SOB-leh/Cumarboy“Arabic-derived: flourishing and long-lived”/oo-mar/Curadboy“The beloved firstborn child”/koo-RAD/Daahirboy“Arabic-derived: blessed and pure”/daa-heer/Daaroodboy“A heritage name honoring an ancestral founder and the family line carried forward.”/dah-ROOD/Daawuudboy“A beloved prophet and a name associated with wisdom and devotion”/daa-WUUD/Dacarboy or girl“Hardy and enduring, with the healing strength of aloe”/DAH-char/Dalmarboy“Cushitic/Somali: one who travels across the land”/dal-mar/Daniyalboy“A prophetic name expressing trust in God's just judgment”/dan-yee-YAAL/Dawudboy“Arabic-derived: David, a beloved prophet and king”/DAH-wud/Dayaxboy or girl“A child who brings the gentle beauty of moonlight”/DAH-yahkh/Dayrboy or girl“A blessing that arrives with the nourishing rains”/DAIR/Deeqboy“A generous gift and a blessing to others”/DAYQ/Dhaafirboy“Arabic-derived name meaning victorious, triumphant, or successful.”/DHAA-fir/Dhaganeboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/dha-GAH-neh/Dhamacboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/DHAH-mak/Dhiiraneboy“Brave-hearted and courageous”/dhee-RAH-neh/Dhiyaaboy“Arabic Ḍiyāʾ: “light,” “radiance,” or “illumination.””/dhee-yaa/Ducaaleboy“A Somali male name built on duco, “prayer” or “supplication,” and understood in connection with prayer and blessing.”/doo-CAH-leh/Duulaneboy“Somali name associated with one who travels or flies; it is connected with duul-, “to travel/fly.””/doo-LAH-neh/Egaalboy“Variant of Somali Cigaal/Egal, from Arabic ʿiqāl: a camel-hobble or head cord; by extension, a bond/restraint.”/eh-GAAL/Egalboy“Variant spelling of Somali Cigaal/Egaal, ultimately from Arabic ʿiqāl: a camel-hobble or head cord.”/EH-gal/Elmiboy“Somali form of Arabic ʿilm: “knowledge” or “learning.””/EL-mee/Faaraxboy“A joyful, happy child”/FAH-rahkh/Faaruuqboy“Arabic Fārūq: “one who distinguishes,” especially between truth and falsehood.”/faa-rook/Fadliboy“Arabic-derived: God’s grace, favor, and generous bounty”/FAD-lee/Fahadboy“Arabic-derived: a leopard; a spirited and courageous child”/FAH-had/Farahboy“Arabic faraḥ: “joy,” “delight,” or “happiness.””/FAH-rah/Faridboy“Arabic-derived: unique, precious, and one of a kind”/fa-REED/Farisboy“A brave knight with courage and strength”/FAH-ris/Faruqboy“Arabic-derived: one who distinguishes truth from falsehood”/fah-ROOK/Farxaanboy“Joyfully happy”/far-KHAAN/Farxadboy or girl“Happiness and gladness”/far-KHAD/Fathiboy“Arabic-derived: victory, triumph, or a welcome opening toward good things”/FAH-thee/Fawazboy“Arabic-derived: successful, victorious, or prosperous”/fah-WAAZ/Fawziboy“Successful and victorious”/FOW-zee/Faysalboy“Decisive judge, arbiter, or one who distinguishes and settles a matter.”/FAY-sal/Fuadboy“The criterion or that which distinguishes truth from falsehood.”/foo-AD/Furqaanboy“The criterion; that which distinguishes truth from falsehood.”/foor-QAAN/Furqanboy“The criterion; that which distinguishes truth from falsehood.”/foor-KAHN/Gacalboy or girl“A dearly loved child and treasured member of the family.”/gah-CHAL/Gacaliyeboy“Cushitic/Somali: a beloved or dearly cherished person”/gah-cha-LEE-yeh/Gacayteboy“Traditional Somali Cushitic name conveying affection and being dearly loved”/ga-CHAY-teh/Garaadboy“[Cushitic Somali] A wise chief held in respect by the community”/ga-RAAD/Geediboy“Cushitic/Somali: traveller, one who goes from place to place”/gay-dee/Geelleboy“A child connected with the camel, a treasured source of life and livelihood”/GEH-leh/Geesiboy“Cushitic/Somali: a brave or courageous man”/GAY-see/Ghalibboy“One who prevails and comes through adversity with strength”/GHAH-lib/Ghaniboy“[Arabic-derived] Prosperous, secure, and rich in blessings”/GHA-nee/Guhaadboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/goo-HAAD/Guledboy“Somali/Cushitic: one who brings joy and good fortune”/GOO-led/Guulboy or girl“Success and joyful achievement”/GOOL/Guuleedboy“A victorious child destined for joyful success”/goo-LEED/Guulwadeboy“One who leads the way to victory”/goo-ool-WA-deh/Haashimboy“A traditional Arabic name associated with generosity and hospitality”/HAA-shim/Hadiboy“Arabic-derived: guide or one who leads toward what is right”/HAA-dee/Hakamboy“Arabic: judge, arbiter, or one who decides between parties.”/HAH-kam/Hamidboy“Arabic: praiseworthy or praised.”/ha-MEED/Hammadboy“Arabic-derived: one who praises God often”/HAM-mad/Hamzaboy“Strong and courageous like a lion”/HAM-zah/Harunboy“Arabic-derived: Aaron, an honored prophet”/ha-ROON/Haruunboy“Arabic-derived: Aaron, a prophet remembered for leadership and eloquence”/ha-ROON/Hassanboy“Arabic-derived: gracious and generous”/HAS-san/Hilaacboy“A child born during a striking flash of lightning”/hee-LAHK/Hilalboy“A hopeful new moon and a sign of new beginnings”/hi-LAAL/Hilmiboy“Arabic-derived: forbearing, patient, and gentle”/HIL-mee/Hirsiboy“Somali: protection, safeguarding, or guardianship.”/HIR-see/Hishamboy“Arabic-derived: generous and open-handed”/hi-SHAAM/Humaamboy“Arabic: high-minded, courageous, resolute, or ambitious.”/hoo-MAAM/Husseinboy“Arabic-derived: handsome and good”/hoo-SAIN/Ibraahimboy“Arabic-derived: God will increase him”/ib-raa-heem/Ibrahimboy“Arabic-derived: devoted to God; a prophet's name”/ib-ra-HEEM/Idirisboy“Somali form of Idris, the name of a Qur’anic prophet.”/ee-DEE-ris/Ihsanboy“Arabic-derived: kindness, excellence, and doing what is beautiful and good”/ih-SAAN/Iimaanboy or girl“Arabic-derived: faith, trust in God, and a believing heart”/ee-MAAN/Ikraamboy or girl“Honor, kindness, and generous devotion”/ik-RAAM/Ilaysboy“A ray of light and hope”/i-LAYS/Imadboy“Arabic-derived: a strong support, pillar, or dependable foundation”/ee-MAAD/Imraanboy“Flourishing, prosperity, or long life; also the Qur'anic name of Mary's father.”/im-RAAN/Iqbalboy“Arabic-derived: prosperity, success, and good fortune”/ik-BAAL/Isaaqboy“A name honoring an ancestral forefather and the continuity of generations.”/ee-SAAK/Iskandarboy“Arabic and Persian form of Alexander, ultimately meaning “defender of people/mankind.””/is-kan-DAHR/Ismaaciilboy“Arabic-derived: God will hear”/is-maa-eel/Ismailboy“Arabic-derived: God hears; a prophet's name”/is-ma-EEL/Isniinboy“A child born on Monday”/is-NEEN/Isxaaqboy“Arabic form of Isaac, ultimately from Hebrew, traditionally understood as “he laughs.””/is-KHAHK/Jaabirboy“Arabic-derived name suggesting resilience, healing, and inner strength”/JAA-bir/Jaamacboy“Arabic-derived: one who gathers people together; a unifying presence”/JAA-mak/Jabirboy“Mender, restorer, consoler.”/JAA-bir/Jafarboy“A small stream or rivulet.”/JA-faer/Jalaalboy“Arabic-derived name expressing dignity, greatness, and noble presence”/jah-LAAL/Jalalboy“Arabic-derived: majesty, dignity, and honored presence”/ja-LAAL/Jaliilboy“Majestic, honored, and distinguished”/ja-LEEL/Jamaboy“Gatherer, one who brings together; commonly a shortened or transliterated form of Jaamac.”/JAH-mah/Jamaalboy“Beauty, grace, and good character”/ja-MAAL/Jamiilboy“Beautiful, handsome, fair.”/ja-meel/Jawaadboy“Generous-hearted and noble”/ja-WAAD/Jibriilboy“Arabic form of Gabriel, the angel and messenger of God.”/jib-REEL/Jiilaalboy“A child born during the dry season”/jee-LAHL/Jimcaaleboy“A son born on Friday, the blessed day of the week”/jim-KAA-leh/Jimcoboy“A child born on Friday”/JIM-koh/Jowharboy“Jewel, precious stone; also essence or substance.”/JOH-wahr/Junaidboy“Arabic-derived: a young soldier; a name evoking bravery and service”/joo-NAYD/Kaamilboy“Arabic-derived name wishing a child wholeness, goodness, and completeness”/KAA-mil/Kahinboy“Arabic kāhin: soothsayer, diviner, or oracle.”/KAH-hin/Kahiyeboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-HEE-yeh/Kamaalboy“[Arabic-derived] Complete in character and endowed with admirable qualities”/ka-MAAL/Kariimboy“[Arabic-derived] Generous in spirit and noble in character”/ka-REEM/Khaalidboy“Everlasting and enduring; a wish for a long and blessed life”/KHAA-lid/Khadarboy“[Arabic-derived] Green, flourishing, and full of renewed life”/KHA-dar/Khalafboy“Arabic Khalaf: successor, descendant, replacement, or one who comes after.”/KHAH-laf/Khalidboy“Arabic-derived: enduring, lasting, and steadfast”/KHAA-lid/Khaliilboy“Arabic-derived: a dear and faithful friend”/kha-LEEL/Khamiisboy“A son born on Thursday”/kha-MEES/Khayrboy“Goodness and blessing in the family”/KHAIR/Kowboy“Somali kow: one, first; when used as a name, it can refer to a first-born child.”/KOH/Labaadboy“Somali labaad: second; when used as a name, it can refer to a second-born child.”/la-BAHD/Ladiifboy“Gentle, kind, and gracious”/la-DEEF/Libaanboy“Successful, prosperous, and destined to thrive”/lee-BAAN/Libaaxboy“Brave and strong-hearted like a lion”/lee-BAAKH/Libanboy“Somali/Cushitic: the beloved one”/LEE-ban/Libinboy“Triumphant and able to achieve great things”/LEE-bin/Loyaanboy“Somali; “fortunate” or “lucky.””/loh-YAAN/Luayboy“Arabic-derived; traditionally linked to a small wild ox or wild bovine.”/LOO-ay/Luqmaanboy“A Quranic name associated with wisdom and thoughtful judgment”/look-MAAN/Luukmaanboy“Somali spelling variant of Luqman, the Quranic sage associated with wisdom.”/look-MAAN/Maalikboy“[Arabic-derived] A kingly person, born to lead with dignity”/MAA-lik/Macruufboy“Arabic-derived; “known,” “recognized,” or “that which is good/right.””/mak-ROOF/Maganboy“A child who brings shelter, safety, and a welcoming home.”/MAH-gan/Mahadboy“Arabic-derived: praise and thanksgiving”/MAH-had/Mahdiboy“Arabic-derived: rightly guided and devoted to a good path”/MAHD-ee/Mahirboy“Arabic-derived: skilled, capable, and accomplished”/MAA-hir/Majidboy“[Arabic-derived] Glorious, respected, and worthy of admiration”/ma-JEED/Mansurboy“Victorious and supported in overcoming every challenge”/MAN-soor/Mansuurboy“[Arabic-derived] Victorious and honored through achievement”/man-SOOR/Marwanboy“Arabic-derived: flintstone (and, in some lexical explanations, a fragrant plant).”/MAR-wan/Mataanboy or girl“A precious twin”/ma-TAHN/Maxamedboy“Arabic-derived: highly praised”/ma-kha-med/Maxamuudboy“Arabic-derived: worthy of praise and appreciation”/mah-KHA-mood/Miqdaadboy“Arabic: measure, quantity, or amount; the name is also associated with the Prophet's companion al-Miqdad.”/mik-daad/Mireboy“Often understood as “dignity and lineage.””/MEE-reh/Mohamedboy“Arabic-derived: the praised one”/mo-HAM-ed/Mowliidboy“A son born during a Mawlid celebration”/mow-LEED/Muadhboy“Arabic: protected, sheltered, or safeguarded.”/MOO-aadh/Muawiyaboy“Arabic historical male name, famously borne by the Umayyad caliph Mu'awiya; it is not a devotional virtue-name meaning faith and goodness.”/moo-aa-WI-ya/Mubaarakboy“Blessed and welcomed with joy”/moo-BAA-rak/Mubashirboy“Arabic: bearer or bringer of good news/glad tidings.”/moo-ba-SHEER/Mucaawiyaboy“Somali spelling of Arabic Mu'awiya, an Arabic historical male name rather than a name meaning heritage and devotion.”/moo-aa-wee-ya/Mudathirboy“A name recalling the Qur’anic address to the one wrapped in a mantle”/moo-DAH-thir/Mujahidboy“A determined person who strives bravely for what is right”/moo-JAH-hid/Mujtababoy“A treasured child, specially chosen and cherished”/muj-TA-ba/Mukhtaarboy“[Arabic-derived] Chosen and treasured”/mookh-TAAR/Munawwarboy“Arabic-derived name meaning radiant, enlightened, and full of light”/moo-NAW-war/Muniirboy“A bright child who brings light to the family”/moo-neer/Munirboy“A bright presence who brings light to others”/moo-NEER/Muntasirboy“[Arabic-derived] One who achieves victory and success”/moon-tah-SIR/Muradboy“Arabic-derived: wish, desire, or something longed for.”/moo-RAHD/Mursalboy“Arabic-derived: one who is sent with a purpose or entrusted with a mission”/MOOR-sal/Musabboy“Arabic-derived name meaning difficult, hard, or one who endures hardship; also the name of a prominent early Muslim companion.”/MOO-sab/Mustafaboy“Arabic-derived: the chosen one; selected.”/mus-TA-fa/Mustafaaboy“Somali/Arabic spelling of Mustafa, meaning “the chosen one” or “selected.””/moos-TAH-faa/Mustafeboy“Somali form of Mustafa, from Arabic: “the chosen one” or “selected.””/moos-TAH-feh/Muuseboy“Somali form of Musa/Moses, the name of the prophet Moses.”/MOO-seh/Nabadboy or girl“Peace and harmony”/NAH-bad/Nabiilboy“Arabic-derived: noble, distinguished, high-born.”/nah-BEEL/Nabilboy“Arabic-derived: noble, distinguished, high-born.”/na-BEEL/Naciimboy“Arabic-derived: bliss, comfort, ease, well-being, or a life of pleasure.”/na-CEEM/Nadiifboy“Somali name and word meaning clean, pure, or neat.”/nah-DEEF/Najiboy“Arabic-derived: saved, safe, rescued, or one who survives.”/NAA-jee/Najibboy“[Arabic-derived] Distinguished, honorable, and noble in character”/na-JEEB/Nasiibboy“Good fortune and a happy destiny”/na-SEEB/Nasrboy“Victory and triumph”/NASS-er/Nawfalboy“Arabic Nawfal: generous, beneficent, or a gift/bounty.”/NAW-fal/Naxariisboy or girl“A compassionate person who treats others with mercy”/nah-ha-REES/Nucmaanboy“Somali form of Arabic Nuʿmān; associated with blessing/favor, and in Arabic also with the anemone and reddish color.”/noo-MAAN/Nurboy“Arabic-derived: light and radiance”/NOOR/Nuurboy or girl“A child who fills the family with light”/NOOR/Nuuradiinboy“Light of the faith”/noo-ra-DEEN/Nuuxboy“The Arabic form of Noah, a prophetic name associated with perseverance and comfort”/NOOH/Omarboy“Arabic-derived: long-lived and flourishing”/OH-mar/Onkodboy“A strong-hearted child born as thunder sounded”/ON-kod/Osmanboy“Arabic-derived: a servant of God; a prophet's companion's name”/OZ-man/Qaasimboy“Arabic Qāsim: divider, distributor, or one who apportions/shares.”/QAA-sim/Qadirboy“Capable, powerful, and able to meet life’s challenges”/KAH-dir/Qamaanboy“Traditional Somali name carried by the celebrated poet Qamaan Bulxan”/qa-MAAN/Qamarboy or girl“Gentle and luminous like the moon”/QA-mar/Qaybdiidboy“Somali: one who rejects or opposes partitioning/division.”/qaybe-DEED/Qoraxboy“Somali qorax: sun.”/QO-rahkh/Qudsiboy“Arabic Qudsī: holy, sacred, or relating to Jerusalem/the holy sanctuary.”/QOOD-see/Qusayboy“Arabic-derived: distant, or one who stands apart with dignity”/koo-SAY/Raageboy“Somali: long-lived, enduring, or one who has lived a long time.”/RAA-geh/Rafiboy“Arabic-derived: elevated, noble, and honored”/RAH-fee/Rafiqboy“Arabic-derived: a loyal companion or friend”/rah-FEEK/Ragibboy“Desirous, willing, or one who seeks/asp ires to something.”/RAA-gib/Rahiimboy“Merciful, compassionate.”/ra-heem/Rajabboy“A son born during the month of Rajab”/RAH-jab/Rajoboy or girl“Hope for a bright and happy future”/RAH-joh/Ramadaanboy“A son born during the holy month of Ramadan”/ra-ma-DAHN/Raqiibboy“Watchful, observing, vigilant.”/ra-KEEB/Rashadboy“Right guidance, sound judgment, or rectitude.”/rah-SHAHD/Rashiidboy“A wise man guided toward what is right”/rah-SHEED/Raufboy“Arabic-derived: kind, compassionate, and gentle”/RA-ouf/Raxmaanboy“Merciful, compassionate, and tender-hearted”/rakh-MAAN/Rayanboy“Arabic-derived: well-watered, flourishing, and blessed; also associated with a gate of paradise”/RAH-yan/Rayhaanboy or girl“A fragrant and refreshing presence in the family”/ray-HAAN/Ridwaanboy“Arabic-derived: God’s pleasure and the contentment of a faithful heart”/rid-WAAN/Riyadboy“Arabic-derived: gardens and green, flourishing places”/ree-YAAD/Roobboy“Rain.”/ROOB/Roobdoonboy“One who seeks or longs for rain”/roob-DOHN/Roobleboy“A child born with the blessing of rain”/ROHB-leh/Saabirboy“Arabic-derived: patient, steadfast, and trusting in God’s timing”/SAA-bir/Saadiqboy“A sincere and truthful man”/SAH-diq/Saafiboy or girl“Pure-hearted, sincere, and clear in spirit”/SAA-fee/Saalaxboy“A good-hearted and righteous man”/SAH-lakh/Saalihboy“Good, virtuous, and kind-hearted”/SAA-lih/Saalimboy“Safe, peaceful, and sound in body and spirit”/SAA-lim/Saamiirboy“Evening companion; one who engages in pleasant conversation.”/saa-MEER/Sabirboy“Patient, resilient, and steadfast through life’s trials”/SAH-bir/Sacdboy“A fortunate and joyful child who brings happiness”/sa-ad/Saciidboy“Happy, fortunate, and blessed”/sa-EED/Safwaanboy“Arabic Ṣafwān: a smooth rock or stone; it is also an established male personal name.”/saf-WAAN/Safwanboy“Arabic Ṣafwān: a smooth rock or stone; an established male name.”/SAF-wahn/Sahalboy“Arabic sahl: easy, gentle, smooth, or level.”/SAH-hal/Saidboy“Arabic-derived: fortunate and blessed”/sa-EED/Sajidboy“Arabic-derived: devoted in prayer and humble before God”/SAA-jid/Salaadboy“Somali Salaad, from Arabic ṣalāh, means prayer or ritual prayer.”/sah-LAAD/Salmaanboy“Arabic-derived: peaceful and secure”/sal-MAAN/Samaaleboy“A powerful heritage name honoring Somali ancestry and the generations that came before.”/sah-MAH-leh/Samakaabboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sah-mah-KAAB/Samatarboy“A child who strengthens the family and stands faithfully beside others.”/sah-MAH-tar/Samiboy“Arabic-derived: elevated and noble”/SAA-mee/Samiirboy“A pleasant companion whose conversation brings warmth and happiness”/sah-MEER/Samirboy“Arabic-derived: cheerful and companionable”/sa-MEER/Shabeelboy“Agile, courageous, and powerful”/sha-BEEL/Shacbaanboy“A son born during the month of Sha'ban”/shahb-BAHN/Shakirboy“Arabic-derived: thankful and appreciative”/SHAA-kir/Shamsiboy or girl“A warm, bright presence who brings light to others”/SHAM-see/Sharafboy“[Arabic-derived] Honor, dignity, and a respected name”/SHA-raf/Shariifboy“[Arabic-derived] Noble, honorable, and held in high esteem”/sha-REEF/Sharmaarkeboy“Traditional Somali name borne by historic leaders and families”/shar-MAAR-keh/Sharmarkeboy“A documented spelling variant of Sharmaarke, a traditional Somali male name.”/shar-MAR-keh/Shireboy“A child who brings people together in family, fellowship, and shared purpose.”/SHEE-reh/Shuaibboy“Arabic form of Shuʿayb, the prophet mentioned in the Quran.”/SHOO-ayb/Shukriboy or girl“Arabic-derived: gratitude and heartfelt thanks to God”/SHOOK-ree/Siraajboy“A guiding light and source of hope”/si-RAAJ/Sufyanboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SOOF-yan/Sugeboy“Traditional Somali male name; related to Somali sug-, “to wait for” or “to expect.””/SOO-geh/Sugulleboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/soo-GOOL-leh/Suhaybboy“Arabic male name, traditionally associated with Suhayb al-Rūmī, a Companion of the Prophet Muhammad.”/soo-HAYB/Sulaymaanboy“The Arabic form of Solomon, associated with peace and wise leadership”/soo-lay-MAAN/Suldaanboy“[Arabic-derived] A ruler with authority, dignity, and honor”/sul-DAAN/Suleymaanboy“Arabic-derived: a form of Solomon, traditionally associated with wisdom and peace”/soo-lay-MAAN/Taajirboy“Merchant, trader, or businessman.”/TAA-jir/Taalibboy“A lifelong seeker of knowledge and truth”/TAA-lib/Tahaboy“A Quranic male name formed from the disconnected letters Ta-Ha; it has no settled lexical meaning.”/TAA-ha/Tahirboy“Arabic-derived: pure, wholesome, and sincere”/TAA-hir/Talhaboy“A type of tree; the precise botanical identification is disputed, commonly rendered as an acacia or banana tree.”/TAL-ha/Tamiimboy“Complete, perfect, sound, or strong.”/ta-meem/Tamimboy“Complete, perfect, sound, or strong.”/tah-MEEM/Taqiboy“Arabic-derived: devout, God-conscious, and virtuous”/TAH-kee/Tariifboy“Rare, unusual, novel, or distinctive; it can also carry a sense of elegance.”/ta-reef/Tariqboy“Night visitor; in Quranic usage, a piercing/brilliant night star.”/TAA-riq/Tawfiiqboy“Arabic-derived name expressing success and blessings in one’s endeavors”/taw-FEEK/Tawfiqboy“Arabic-derived: divine favor, success, and good fortune”/taw-FEEQ/Taysiirboy“Ease, facilitation, or making something easy.”/tay-SEER/Taysirboy“Ease, facilitation, or making something easy.”/TAY-seer/Thabitboy“Steadfast, dependable, and unshaken”/THAH-bit/Thamirboy“Fruit-bearing, fruitful, or productive.”/THAA-mir/Timacaddeboy“White-haired; literally “white hair” (timo cadde).”/tee-mah-CAH-deh/Toganeboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/to-GAA-neh/Tukaaleboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/too-KAA-leh/Ugaasboy“[Cushitic Somali] A respected chief and natural leader”/oo-GAAS/Usaamaboy“Arabic Usāma: “lion.””/oo-SAA-mah/Waaberiboy“A child who arrived at dawn, bringing a new beginning”/waa-BEH-ree/Waajidboy“Arabic Wājid: “one who finds” or “perceiver”; it can also carry senses such as possessing/being affluent.”/WAA-jid/Waasiicboy“Arabic wāsiʿ: broad, spacious, wide, or ample.”/waa-see/Wacanboy or girl“Good, gracious, and wonderful”/WA-kan/Wacdarboy“Somali: wonder, amazement, or striking spectacle; depending on context it can also suggest commotion/tumult.”/WAK-dar/Wahidboy“Arabic-derived: unique, independent, and one of a kind”/WAA-hid/Waleedboy“Arabic-derived: a newborn child, welcomed with joy”/wah-LEED/Waliboy“[Arabic-derived] A caring protector and dependable companion”/WAH-lee/Waliidboy“Variant spelling of Walid/Waleed, from Arabic walīd: “newborn child” or “infant.””/wa-LEED/Waranleboy“Cushitic: a traditional Somali name associated with a spear-bearer and courage”/wa-RAN-leh/Warfaboy“A traditional Somali name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/WAR-fah/Warsameboy“Somali/Cushitic: good fortune and success”/war-SA-meh/Weheliyeboy“Traditional Somali name expressing companionship and loyal presence”/weh-HEL-lyeh/Wiilwaalboy“Somali/Cushitic: young man or youth”/WEEL-waal/Xaajiboy“[Arabic-derived] A traditional devotional name honoring the pilgrimage”/HAA-jee/Xabiibboy“A beloved and cherished son”/kha-BIIB/Xagaaboy or girl“Warm, bright, and full of sunny energy”/ha-GAA/Xakiimboy“A wise and thoughtful man”/ha-KEEM/Xasanboy“Good-hearted and handsome”/KHA-san/Xiddigboy or girl“A bright star whose presence guides and inspires”/HID-dig/Xuseenboy“Arabic-derived: little handsome one”/khu-sayn/Yaasinboy“[Arabic-derived] A deeply respected and spiritually cherished name”/YAA-seen/Yaasirboy“Arabic-derived name wishing a child ease, prosperity, and a gentle nature”/YAA-sir/Yacquubboy“Arabic-derived: a form of Jacob, a prophetic name associated with perseverance”/ya-KOO B/Yahyaboy“Arabic-derived: God is gracious; a prophet's name”/YAH-ya/Yamanboy“[Arabic-derived] Blessed with hope and good fortune”/YAH-man/Yaqiinboy or girl“Arabic-derived: certainty, conviction, assurance, faith.”/ya-keen/Yareboy“Traditional Somali name expressing youthfulness, tenderness, and the cherished place of a young child”/YAH-reh/Yasirboy“Arabic-derived: prosperous, easygoing, and blessed with good fortune”/YAA-sir/Yoonisboy“Arabic-derived: a form of Jonah, a prophetic name associated with patience and renewal”/YOO-nis/Yusufboy“Arabic-derived: one who returns to God; a prophet's name”/YOO-soof/Yuunisboy“A prophet associated with patience, faith, and perseverance”/YOO-nis/Yuusufboy“Arabic-derived: God will add and increase”/yoo-soof/Zahirboy“Arabic-derived: radiant, visible, and shining”/ZAA-hir/Zakariyeboy“Somali form of Arabic Zakariyyāʾ/Zachariah, the name of a prophet; traditionally interpreted as “God remembers.””/zah-kah-REE-yeh/Zakiboy“Intelligent, virtuous, and pure in character”/ZAH-kee/Zaydboy“Arabic name meaning “increase,” “growth,” or “abundance.””/ZAYD/Zubayrboy“Arabic masculine name, traditionally understood as a diminutive related to strength; also the name of the Prophet’s companion al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam.”/zoo-BAYR/Zubeyrboy“Somali/Arabic spelling variant of Zubayr, a masculine name traditionally linked to strength and borne by al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam.”/zoo-BAYR/Zuhairboy“Arabic masculine name, commonly explained as “little flower” or “bright/blossoming one.””/zoo-HAIR/Zuhayrboy“Arabic masculine name, a variant transliteration of Zuhair, commonly explained as “little flower” or “bright/blossoming one.””/zoo-HAYR/Zuhdiboy“Arabic masculine name derived from zuhd, meaning “asceticism,” “renunciation of worldly excess,” or pious restraint.”/ZOOH-dee/Zulfiqaarboy“Somali spelling of the Arabic Islamic name Dhul-Fiqar/Zulfiqar, the name of the celebrated sword associated with Ali.”/zul-fi-KAAR/Zulfiqarboy“Arabic Islamic name referring to Dhul-Fiqar/Zulfiqar, the sword traditionally associated with Ali.”/zool-fi-KAAR/