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Cushitic ethnic group native to the Horn of Africa
Somalis or Somali people (/soʊˈmɑːliz, səˈmɑːliz/, sə-MAH-leez) (Somali: Soomaalida, Wadaad: صومالِدَ, Arabic: الصوماليون) are a Cushitic ethnic group
Somalis
Country in the Horn of Africa
depending on region with northern Somalis imply it refers to go and milk in regards to the camel's milk, southern Somalis use the transliteration "sa' maal"
Somalia
1977–1978 war between Ethiopia and Somalia over Ogaden region
upset the balance of power between the Somalis and the Ethiopian Empire, as the colonial powers blocked Somalis from accessing firearms. Control over the
Ogaden_War
Americans of Somali birth or descent
early 1990s, more Somalis arrived. In the mid and late 1990s, the largest number of Somalis arrived, after civil war in Somalia. The Somali community in the
Somali_Americans
Somali emigrants and their descendants
distribution of Somalis abroad is uncertain, primarily due to confusion between the number of ethnic Somalis and the number of Somalia nationals. Whereas
Somali_diaspora
and those of Somali descent. Somalis in Minnesota reside throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area and the surrounding towns. Many Somalis inhabit Minneapolis'
History of Somalis in Minneapolis–Saint Paul
History_of_Somalis_in_Minneapolis–Saint_Paul
1960–1969 state in the Horn of Africa
the Somalis, the British "returned" the Haud (an important Somali grazing area that was presumably 'protected' by British treaties with the Somalis in
Somali_Republic
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Somali or somali in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Somalis, an inhabitant or ethnicity associated with Greater Somali Region Somali language
Somali
Ethnic Somalis living in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Somalis refers to the Somalis from modern-day Ethiopia, particularly the Ogaden, officially the Somali Region. Their language is primarily Somali and
Somalis_in_Ethiopia
Mohamood Cabdi Noor, The Somalis: their history and culture, (Center for Applied Linguistics: 1993), p. 15.: "Somalis speak Somali. Many people also speak
Demographics_of_Somalia
Italian community in Somalia
Italian Somalis (Italian: Italo-somali) are Somali-born citizens who are fully or partially of Italian descent, whose ancestors were Italians who emigrated
Italian_Somalis
Ethnic group
Somalis in the United Kingdom include British citizens and residents born in or with ancestors from Somalia. The United Kingdom (UK) is home to the largest
Somalis_in_the_United_Kingdom
Partially recognised state in the Horn of Africa
metaphors. Almost all Somalis are Sunni Muslims and Islam is vitally important to the Somali sense of national identity. Most Somalis do not belong to a
Somaliland
Ethnic group
Somalis in Sweden (Swedish: Somalier i Sverige; Somali: Soomaalida Iswiidhan) are citizens and residents of Sweden who are Swedish of Somali ancestry or
Somalis_in_Sweden
Clans of Somalia
' Somalis maintain a traditional attachment to territories where their kin are presumed to be more populous. To this day, the majority of Somalis still
Somali_clans
the Somali scholar Ahmed Samatar, the historiography provides little evidence of Somalis being enslaved. Among Somalis, enslaving a fellow Somali was
Slavery_in_Somalia
Areas in East Africa in which ethnic Somalis live and have historically inhabited
in which ethnic Somalis live and have historically inhabited. During the Scramble for Africa at the end of the 19th century, Somali-inhabited territories
Greater_Somalia
Finland. 12,712 were born in Somalia. Finnish Somalis are concentrated in the Southern parts of the country. 81% of Somalis live in Uusimaa (with 54% living
Somalis_in_Finland
Meta-ethnic group located in Somalia
subsequently sold in Somalia to meet the growing demand for plantation labor. Somalis owned slaves for agricultural labor, as many Somalis traditionally viewed
Somali_Bantus
This is a list of notable Somalis from Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia as well as the Somali diaspora. Ali A. Abdi – sociologist and educationist
List_of_Somalis
Breed of cat
internationally. Within the GCCF, short haired Somalis are recognised separately from Abyssinian cats. Somalis are a relatively rare breed worldwide. In the
Somali_cat
Kenyan citizens and residents of Somali descent
2019 Kenya census, approximately 2,780,502 ethnic Somalis live in Kenya. As Eastern Cushites, Somalis trace their origins to ancient Cushitic populations
Somalis_in_Kenya
Somalis in Yemen make up the historical Somali population in Yemen. Around 200,000 Somalis live in Yemen, of which 46,750 are refugees. Many Somalis and
Somalis_in_Yemen
Ethnic group
Somalis in Norway are citizens and residents of Norway who are of Somali descent. They are the biggest African migration group in Norway. 36.5% of Somalis
Somalis_in_Norway
and the Somali Republic. It is an ethnic flag for the Somali people. The white five-pointed star represents the five regions in which the Somalis reside
Flag_of_Somalia
1883–1967 French colony in modern Djibouti
French Somaliland (French: Côte française des Somalis, lit. 'French Coast of the Somalis', CFS; Somali: Xeebta Soomaaliyeed ee Faransiiska; Arabic: ساحل
French_Somaliland
UN trust territory (1949–1960)
Somaliland. The decision to put Somalia back under the control of its former colonial ruler was highly controversial as Somalis widely felt that the Trust
Trust_Territory_of_Somaliland
others would still be learning." Somalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic; that is
Culture_of_Somalia
Ethnic group
Somalis in South Africa are residents of South Africa who are of Somali descent. The earliest communities were formed in Cape Town and surrounding areas
Somalis_in_South_Africa
Culinary traditions of Somalia
enthusiasts. Breakfast (quraac) is an important meal for Somalis, who often start the day with Somali-style tea (shaah/shaax) or coffee (qahwa). The tea, brewed
Somali_cuisine
Species of flightless bird
long time, Somalis partially domesticated some of these ostriches. People use their meats for consumption and the egg for ornamental use. Somali clans used
Somali_ostrich
Ethnic group
Somalis in Denmark (Danish: Dansk-somaliere) are citizens and residents of Denmark who are of Somali descent. By December 2018, nearly 1000 Somalis in
Somalis_in_Denmark
Italian territory in Africa (1889–1941)
of Lafoole. Somalis attacked the Italian column, in a battle that lasted several hours, but were defeated. In the engagement, 50 Somalis were killed.
Italian_Somaliland
Cushitic language of the Horn of Africa
(1998-01-01). Saints and Somalis: Popular Islam in a Clan-based Society. The Red Sea Press. p. 74. ISBN 9781569021033. Somali nationalism: international
Somali_language
among Somalis. Although the bulk of this sentiment comes from Somalis in the diaspora, there are also many Somalis from their home country, Somalia, who
Religion_in_Somalia
Racism against Somali people
Anti-Somali sentiment, Somalophobia, or Somaliphobia, refers to fear, hostility, discrimination, or other negative attitudes towards Somalis or Somali culture
Anti-Somali_sentiment
Canadians of Somali origin
needed] However, it wasn't until the Somali government collapsed in 1991 that the majority of Somalis from Somalia escaping violence and famine in other
Somali_Canadians
Somali association football league
Retrieved 22 December 2013. "Somalia 2021". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2025-08-22. https://wardheernews.com/tanks-gone-somalis-fill-mogadishu-stadium-wit
Somali_First_Division
Military conflict during the Somali Civil War
extensive interviews with SNA personnel and other Somalis involved in the conflict with UNOSOM wrote, "Somalis laugh at this claim that bin Laden helped them
Battle_of_Mogadishu_(1993)
Territorial and political dispute
upset the balance of power between the Somalis and the Ethiopian Empire, as the colonial powers blocked Somalis from receiving firearms. Before the emergence
Ethiopian–Somali_conflict
American live streamer (born 2000)
Ramsey Khalid Ismael (born September 26, 2000), better known as Johnny Somali, is an American former “nuisance” live streamer and YouTuber, best known
Johnny_Somali
Ancestors of present-day Somalis
Proto-Somalis were the ancient people and ancestors of Somalis who lived in present-day Somalia. Literature on proto-Somalis largely uses a time-frame
Proto-Somali
Historic name of Somali Region in Ethiopia
authority which the Somalis had never accorded to Great Britain." The Somalis, he notes, had given no authority to the British to transfer Somali territory to
Ogaden
Somali literature is the literature used by the ethnic Somalis of Somalia, Djibouti, Yemen, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Due to the Somali people's passionate
Somali_literature
Af-Maay-tiri, commonly known as Maay Maay. The Somali language is spoken by ethnic Somalis in Greater Somalia and the Somali diaspora. It is spoken as an adoptive
Languages_of_Somalia
Ongoing civil war in East Africa
progress toward stability. After Somalia lost the Ogaden War in March 1978, the president's popularity with Somalis plummeted and widespread discontent
Somali_Civil_War
Armed conflict in the Horn of Africa
by the Somalis. In many regional towns the Somali people were barred from employment. Following the establishment of the Republic of Somalia, the Ethiopian
1964 Ethiopian–Somali Border War
1964_Ethiopian–Somali_Border_War
Second phase of UN military intervention in Somalia
envoy to Somalia, Robert B. Oakley said that 6,000 to 10,000 Somalis had been killed or wounded in the war with UNOSOM forces. Many Somalis were killed
United Nations Operation in Somalia II
United_Nations_Operation_in_Somalia_II
further set Somalis apart from their immediate neighbors. Although Pew Research Center has not conducted a survey in Somalia, its Somali-majority northwestern
Islam_in_Somalia
Ethnic group
established in 1988, most Somalis began to settle in the country in the early 1990s following the civil war in Somalia. Somali Australians are active in
Somali_Australians
Ethnic group
Somalis in Pakistan are residents of Pakistan who are of Somali ancestry. They are a small community of mainly students as well as some secondary migrants
Somalis_in_Pakistan
Topics referred to by the same term
Somália is a nickname, and may refer to: Wanderson de Paula Sabino (born 1977), nicknamed Somália, Brazilian striker Paulo Rogério Reis Silva (born 1984)
Somália
around 10,000 Somalis in Lewiston and Portland. In 2022 the number in Maine was reported to be around 6,000. In the 1990s, thousands of Somali immigrants
History_of_Somalis_in_Maine
French expelling thousands of Somalis before the referendum reached the polls. The majority of those who voted "no" were Somalis who were strongly in favour
History_of_Somalia
Ethnic group
Somalis and Italo Somalis in Italy are citizens and residents of Italy who are of Somali ancestry. The community is small, dating to the end of the Italian
Somali_people_in_Italy
life-long celibacy among Somalis, due to the narrowing of the dating pool. Makrux or makruh is a word used by some Somalis to describe an act whose legal
Sexuality_in_Somalia
Somalians residing in Germany
Somalis in Germany are citizens and residents of Germany who are of Somali descent. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, as of 2020
Somalis_in_Germany
1992–1993 UN peacekeeping mission in Somalia
Peacekeepers in Somalia Shocks Canada". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 10 February 2025. "Italian peace force tortured Somalis". The Independent
Unified_Task_Force
Long-term armed struggle between Kenya and Somalia
and massacres perpetrated against Somalis and Kenyans. During the Scramble for Africa, European powers divided Somali-inhabited territories, creating lasting
Somali–Kenyan_conflict
Anti-colonial movement (1899–1920)
based livelihood of the Somalis. The foreign powers were also all Christians, which created additional suspicions amongst the Somali religious elite. The
Dervish_movement_(Somali)
Guerrilla group in French Somaliland
The Front for the Liberation of the Somali Coast (French: Front de Libération de la Côte des Somalis, Somali: Jabhadda Xoreynta Xeebta Soomaaliyeed, Arabic:
Front for the Liberation of the Somali Coast
Front_for_the_Liberation_of_the_Somali_Coast
Ethnic group
Somalis in India include naturalized citizens and residents of India who were born in or have ancestors from Somalia. Somalis have a long history of maritime
Somalis_in_India
19th and 20th century Italian-based pidgin
Simplified Italian of Somalia is an Italian-based Pidgin that developed in Italian Somaliland during the Italian Colonial Period. The Pidgin was very
Simplified_Italian_of_Somalia
Ethiopian military invasion and occupation in Somalia
the occupation, attracting significant support from Somalis in the Banaadir region and from Somalis across the world. Al-Shabaab did not heavily participate
War_in_Somalia_(2006–2009)
Group of Lowland East Cushitic languages of East Africa
The Somali languages form a group that are part of the Afro-Asiatic language family. They are spoken as a mother tongue by ethnic Somalis in Horn of Africa
Somali_languages
1969–1991 communist state in the Horn of Africa
1982). "Somalis and Ethiopians slog it out to stalemate". Le Monde. p. 12. Metz 1993, p. 47. Laitin, David D.; Samatar, Said S. (1987). Somalia: Nation
Somali_Democratic_Republic
1967–1977 French colony in modern Djibouti
French Somaliland (Côte française des Somalis). Its name derives from the Afar people of Djibouti and the Somali Issa clan. From 1862 until 1894, the land
French Territory of the Afars and the Issas
French_Territory_of_the_Afars_and_the_Issas
organize sport in Somalia. The Italian-organized sports were initially concentrated only in the capital Mogadishu and practiced by Italian Somalis. In 1931 governor
Sports_in_Somalia
Controversy about the Canadian military in Somalia
Red Cross distribution centre. On February 17, a demonstration of 50–300 Somalis crowded together on the Bailey bridge over the Shebelle River, and when
Somalia_affair
Ethnic group
Somalis in the Netherlands (Dutch: Somaliërs in Nederland; Somali: Soomaalida Holland) are residents or naturalized citizens of the Netherlands who are
Somalis_in_the_Netherlands
Bilateral relations
the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991, some Somalis sought asylum in India. This refugee community comprises the bulk of Somali immigrants in the
India–Somalia_relations
BBC World Service radio station
percent of Somalis in the UK listen to it. Somalis view radio listening as a social activity, and therefore listen in khat houses, mosques, and Somali shops
BBC_Somali_Service
Somalia-based Wahhabi militant group
subsequent years, it gained popular support from Somalis and became a dominant force in south and central Somalia, defending large swathes of territory by fighting
Al-Shabaab_(militant_group)
Dialect of the Somali language
(Somali: Af-Ashraaf) is a speech variety of Somali spoken in the Marka district of the Lower Shebelle region and Banaadir region of southern Somalia.
Ashraf_Somali
Peninsula and geopolitical region
thousands of Somalis before the polls. The majority of those who voted no were Somalis who were strongly in favour of joining a united Somalia, as had been
Horn_of_Africa
1941–1950 British control of parts of Somalia
British tenure and Somali aspirations for independence, the Somalis and the British came to see each other as allies. The first modern Somali political party
British Military Administration (Somaliland)
British_Military_Administration_(Somaliland)
2000–2012 national anthem of Somalia
"Soomaaliyeey Toosoo" ("Somalis, Wake Up") was the national anthem of Somalia from 2000 until August 2012. It was adopted by the Transitional National
Soomaaliyeey_toosoo
National youth association football team
first Somali youth team. To this day, most Somalis see the Somali Youth League (SYL) as the main source of Somali youth footballers. Somalia's national
Somalia national under-23 football team
Somalia_national_under-23_football_team
Ongoing conflict in the Horn of Africa
combined Somali and ATMIS offensive operation in five years." It was reported that at least 43,000 Somalis died as a result of drought in 2022. The Somali army
Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Somali_Civil_War_(2009–present)
1987–1989 genocide of Isaaq in northern Somalia
Somali governments had continually supported the cause of Somali irredentism and the concept of 'Greater Somalia', a powerful sentiment many Somalis carried
Isaaq_genocide
Offensive by al-Shabaab in Somalia
The 2025 Southern Somalia offensive (Somali: Weeraradii Shabeelle ee 2025ka), also known as Operation Ramadan (Somali: Hawlgalka Ramadaanka), was a military
2025 Southern Somalia offensive
2025_Southern_Somalia_offensive
Ethnic group in Somalia
related to Swahili, alongside Somali. The Banaadiri (Banadiri) people are generally considered distinct from ethnic Somalis and their respective clans.
Benadiri_people
Bilateral relations
allies and to the dismay of the Somalis, the British authorities in British Somaliland "returned" the Haud — an important Somali pastoral area that was presumably
Ethiopia–Somalia_relations
Ethiopian invasion of Somalia
army troops and 2,000 SSDF guerrillas attacked Somalia Langellier, Jean-Pierre (14 November 1982). "Somalis and Ethiopians slog it out to stalemate". Le
1982 Ethiopian–Somali Border War
1982_Ethiopian–Somali_Border_War
The Somalia national football team (Somali: Kooxda Qaranka Soomaaliya) represents Somalia in international football and is controlled by the Somali Football
Somalia national football team
Somalia_national_football_team
Somali studies is the scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia. It consists of several disciplines such as poetry, history, anthropology
Somali_studies
Hijacking of ships by Somali pirates
March 2011 the five Somalis were sentenced to life for piracy to run consecutively with the 80-year term. In the same month 13 Somalis and one Yemeni suspected
Piracy off the coast of Somalia
Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia
1977 invasion of Somalia in the Ethiopian territory
days, despite the Somalis gaining possession of the airport at one point, the Ethiopians had repulsed the assault and forced the Somalis to withdraw. Henceforth
Somali_invasion_of_Ogaden
Capital and the largest city of Somalia
Mogadishu is inhabited by All Somali clan-families, with the most dominated being the Abgaal and Murusade clans. Apart from the Somalis that have inhabited the
Mogadishu
Battalion in the French Army (1916-1958)
Somalis) 109 to the order of the division (92 to the Europeans, 17 to the Somalis) 206 to the brigade order (132 to the Europeans, 74 to the Somalis)
1st Battalion of Somali Tirailleurs
1st_Battalion_of_Somali_Tirailleurs
Somali Hawiye clan
Badi Ado) is a Somali Hawiye clan. Sometimes called Beesha Baadacade, the clan is a sub-tribe of the Gungundhabe Hawiye branch of the Somalis tribe Baadicadde
Badi_Ade
United States military operation
for Somali civilians. The White House directly signed off on permission for the operation, but it is disputed if President Clinton knew if Somalis were
Bloody_Monday_raid
during the ancient, medieval and early modern periods in Somalia and other regions inhabited by Somalis, as well as the fusion of Somalo-Islamic architecture
Somali_architecture
Country in the Horn of Africa
constructed motifs, and calligraphy. Somalis have a rich musical heritage centered on traditional Somali folklore. Most Somali songs are pentatonic. That is
Djibouti
Somali clan
jours une des qualités maîtresses des Somalis; d'autre part on sait que les Somalis, et spécia-lement les Somalis Darod, étaient en pleine expansion vers
Maqdi
Former governorate of Italian East Africa
population of 50,000 inhabitants, of which nearly 20,000 were Italian Somalis. By 1941, 30,000 Italians lived in Mogadishu, representing around 33% of
Somalia_Governorate
1973–1989 Somali armed separatist group in Ethiopia
and 1975 drew on, pressure from Ogaden Somalis rapidly built on the government of Siad Barre. By 1975, the Somali government had been convinced to aid the
Western Somali Liberation Front
Western_Somali_Liberation_Front
Front de Libération de la Côte des Somalis. The light blue represents the sky and the sea, as well as the Somalis, green represents the everlasting green
Flag_of_Djibouti
Minor tectonic plate including the east coast of Africa and the adjoining seabed
The Somali plate is a minor tectonic plate which straddles the Equator in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is currently in the process of separating from the
Somali_plate
Somali customary legal system
(pronounced [ħeːr]) is the traditional legal system used by Somalis in Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland, Somali Region of Ethiopia, and the North Eastern Province
Xeer
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Boy/Male
Danish Norse Hebrew Scandinavian
Female
Russian
(Груша) Pet form of Russian Agrafena, GRUSHA means "wild horse."
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Great Smile
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, British, Czech, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Slavic, Swedish
High Tower; Maiden; German Diminutive of Magdalene; Reference to Biblical Mary Magdalene; One who is Elevated; Woman from Magdala
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Name of a Sahabi
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Eternal Bloom
Boy/Male
British, English, Swedish
He who Holds Christ in his Heart; Follower of Christ; Diminutive of Christopher
Biblical
Mizpeh, a watch-tower; speculation
Girl/Female
Danish, German, Norse, Swedish
Powerful Warrior; Advice; Decision
Male
Iranian/Persian
(خورشيد) Variant spelling of Persian unisex Khurshid, KHORSHED means "sun."Â
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