Somali Names and Meanings
Browse 6 Somali names and surnames with their meanings and origins. Somali heritage is found in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya. Names are clues, not proof of ancestry, because many families carry names shaped by migration, religion or history.
| Name | Meaning or origin |
|---|---|
| Abdi | Servant, used with names of God |
| Ayaan | Luck, fortune |
| Fadumo | Somali form of Fatima |
| Farah | Joy |
| Hodan | Wealth |
| Warsame | Bearer of good news |
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