Warsame
Warsame is a Muslim boy name of Somali origin, meaning “Good news, bringer of good news”.
| Meaning | Good news, bringer of good news |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Somali |
| Pronunciation | war-SAH-meh |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia |
Meaning and origin of Warsame
This old Somali name is made of two parts: war, news, and same, good. Together they mean good news, and parents chose it for a baby boy whose birth coincided with happy tidings. Because Somalis pass names down through the father's line, Warsame is also very common as a family name, and many Somali public figures carry it, either as a first name or as a surname.
Is Warsame a Muslim name?
Warsame comes from the Somali language, not Arabic, yet nearly all who bear it are Somali Muslims, and its meaning recalls the Arabic name Bashir.
How popular is Warsame?
Somalis in the Horn of Africa, Kenya and the diaspora use it widely.
Gifts with the name Warsame
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Warsame
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Warsame mean?
Warsame means 'Good news, bringer of good news'. It is of Somali origin.
Is Warsame a Muslim name?
Warsame comes from the Somali language, not Arabic, yet nearly all who bear it are Somali Muslims, and its meaning recalls the Arabic name Bashir.
How do you pronounce Warsame?
Warsame is pronounced war-SAH-meh.
Is Warsame a boy or girl name?
Warsame is usually a boy name.