Whatever happened to these Somali names for girls?

[Avicenna]

It is a sign of greater cultural decay. I think the main culprit is the lack of education. Even the so-called educated Somalis in the diaspora have little to no knowledge of Somali history, culture and language. Add to that the fact that the overwhelming Somalis are either illiterate or semi-illiterate which makes the brainwashing and misleading of Somalis relatively easy.

Well said.


Beenaale - that name leaves me with daggers too, but for an entirely different reason.

I forgot to add: Siteey, Faay, Maano, Cadeey, Gaabo, Manasiiti, Miina, Faatow, etc.

[Estarix]

This Arab naming trend has rise along side Muslim names such as Abdi's which are also in very high circulation.
You call out the name Abdi name randomly amongst a group of Somali boys, more than half of them will turn their necks.

[The_Patriot]

kheyro, Timiro,Warda

[LivingToSucceed]

Cosob
Canab
Qaali
Those are my fav Somali names.

[Mondey]

somalis dislike their dhaqan and traditions very much wallahi all of a sudden they started liking everything arabic! i even saw some went as far as naming their daughters male arabic names like "Rayaan" very sad wallahi

my fav somali names are Ayaan, aragsan and Idil

[Saraxnow]

Guys stop complaining about ''dying Somali dhaqan'' , as if you lot know it

I know plenty of Samatars,Ugbaads, Hodans, Ayaans, Aslis,Aragsans,Raagehs,Warsames,Sagals,Ubaxs,Raliyas etc etc, people still name them back home. Its probably the ''diaspora -effect''.

[Naboleon]

nabiga was carab, there nothing wrong with carabic names

[barakaboy10]

Growing up, most of my neighbors, friends and female relatives had the following names, but lately all I see are knock-off Arab names for little girls, what gives?

Names like:

-Suuban (niece), Abyan, Amran, Filsan (cousin), Ruun (neighbor), Kiin (young aunt), Ugaaso, Falis, Ruumaan (3rd grade classmate), Xukun, Sagal, Ayaan (never liked this name, but it beats "Sowdah" i.e. "dark one"), Siman, etc.

Must we Arabize every aspect of our culture in order to become "more" Muslim? Most of today's names for little Somali girls are Arab names that pre-date Islam, even Amina, Halima & Aisha are pre-Islamic in origin, so why not continue on the tradition of naming our daughters beautiful & positive Somali names?

all the names you mentioned above are non-Islamic names and therefore should have retired a long time ago. i am glad some of us figured that out despite the widespread illiteracy crippling our people. as you can tell, i am definitely for the new names and i hope people like you will come around.

the Quran was revealed in Arabic, the prophet (saw) spoke Arabic and it is highly recommended for non-speaking Muslims to learn Arabic. even some scholars have suggested its obligation. this shows the value of the Arabic language. there's nothing arabizing about learning Arabic or giving daughters/sons Arabic names.

poster, you should consider learning your deen more insha allah.

Are you talking from the holes of your anus???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????


Most of the so called islamic names are actually arabic names shared by christians and muslims.


And,
does it matter whether you are called Mohamed or Mirqaan?

A name is an identity and our identity is first and foremost somali.

had i known you would talk like this, i wouldn't have responded to your post nor would i have ever wanted to have discussions such too incompetent person!!!

and one final suggestion: if you post something on a public forum such as this one, brace yourself for differing opinion or criticism. but if you can't accept people voicing different opinion than yours, then i suggest you don't post anything on public forums.

[globetrotter2]

Seems you are scoring an own goal!!!!!
First sentence; [had i known you would talk like this, i wouldn't have responded to your post nor would i have ever wanted to have discussions such too incompetent person/color]

Second sentence :if you post something on a public forum such as this one, brace yourself for differing opinion or criticism. but if you can't accept people voicing different opinion than yours, then i suggest you don't post anything on public forums

That speaks volume. Ever thought about brain lobotomy?