Traditional Djibouti Names

Classic and timeless names from Djibouti's heritage

Showing 49–69 of 69 names

Hebrew (via Arabic)

drawn out of the water

Noble, honorable, distinguished

Clean, pure

Tranquil, living a soft, enjoyable life

Light

Long-lived, flourishing, eloquent

Servant of God, or 'bone breaker' in Turkic context

Little king (Irish); water, abundance, or beautiful (Arabic)

Oak tree

Charm, enchantment; to rise, ascend

Purity, serenity, clarity; name of a sacred hill in Mecca.

Desert, wilderness; also a variant of Zahra meaning 'flower' or 'brilliant'

Happy, fortunate, lord, master

Entertaining companion, jovial, or night companion

Good fortune, happiness, blessed

morning star, one who knocks

Bearer of good news

He lives, he will live

Jasmine flower

God increases; Joseph

Blooming flower, brilliant, shining

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