Surnames of Somali Origin

54 surnames found of Somali origin

Awale
The surname Awale is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "awal," meaning "first" or "foremost." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancest......
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Aweis
The surname Aweis is of Somali origin and is derived from the given name Aweis, which means "small" or "little" in Somali. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of......
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Awil
The surname Awil is of Somali origin and is derived from the Arabic word "awil," meaning "first" or "foremost." It is often used as a given name in Somali culture, indicating the first-born child o......
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Bile
The surname Bile is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "bilaal," which means "water carrier" or "one who draws water." It is a common surname among the Somali people and is often ......
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Dahir
The surname Dahir is of Somali origin and is derived from the Arabic word "dāhir," meaning "back" or "spine." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor.......
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Dalmar
The surname Dalmar is of Somali origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "dal" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity" and "mar" meaning "son of." Therefore, the meaning of the surname ......
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Dirie
The surname Dirie is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "diriye," which means "bold" or "courageous." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who possess strong and......
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Dirir
The surname Dirir is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "dirir," which means "to be patient" or "to endure." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Diriye
The surname Diriye is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "diriye," which means "bold" or "courageous." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is passed down from the fathe......
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Duale
The surname Duale is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "dual" which means "twin." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is passed down from the father to the children. T......
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