Traditional Djibouti Names

Servant (of God), worshipper

Servant of God

One who settles or makes peace

Highly praised. Another name for the Prophet Muhammad.

Meaning 'alive' or 'living'.

Noble, exalted. Son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.

Hope, aspiration

Trustworthy, faithful, and secure.

Friendly, good companion, amiable; also 'pleasant' or 'kind' in Arabic.

Lights, luminous

Honey

First born

Blessing, fortune

Freshness, companion of the Prophet Muhammad

Golden, valuable

Guide, proof. Biblical name.

Contentment, satisfaction, abundance

Clear, distinct, or eloquent, often associated with clarity of speech or thought.

Knowledge

Captivating, acclaimed (Somali variant of Fatima)

Joy, happiness, gladness

Captivating, abstinent, she who abstains

Paradise, garden, or Eden, symbolizing beauty, peace, and abundance.

Victor, winner

Victor, triumphant, or one who is victorious and successful.

Happiness, bliss, flower

Handsome, good

Life, living

Gift, often implying a blessing or a present from God.

Protection, gift

Rich, wealthy, prosperous

Good, handsome, grandson of Prophet Muhammad

Father of many, a prophet's name

Making happy, joyous, bringing happiness

Faith, belief

Heard by God, God hears, a prophet's name

Gathered, collected

Beauty, grace

Purity, destiny

Perfection, completeness

Respectable, born prematurely. First wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

Eternal, immortal, everlasting

Meaning 'night'.

Victor, winner

Queen

Beloved, bitter, or rebellion

Praised, the founder of Islam

Drawn out of water

Moses (Somali form)

Noble, honorable.