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Look up Somali or somali in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Somalis, an inhabitant or ethnicity associated with Greater Somali Region Somali language
Somali
Country in the Horn of Africa
also an ancient Harari alias for the Somali people. Somalis overwhelmingly prefer the demonym Somali over Somalian, which may be viewed as incorrect since
Somalia
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
Cushitic language of the Horn of Africa
Somali (/səˈmɑːli, soʊ-/ sə-MAH-lee, soh-; Latin script: Af Soomaali, Wadaad: اف صومالِ, Osmanya: 𐒖𐒍 𐒈𐒝𐒑𐒛𐒐𐒘 [af soːmaːli]) is an Afroasiatic language
Somali_language
American live streamer (born 2000)
a Somali father and an Ethiopian mother. Ismael also stated that he was a former child soldier in the ongoing Somali Civil War and a former Somalian pirate;
Johnny_Somali
Hijacking of ships by Somali pirates
Piracy off the coast of Somalia occurs in the Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel, and Indian Ocean, in Somali territorial waters and other surrounding places
Piracy off the coast of Somalia
Piracy_off_the_coast_of_Somalia
Ongoing civil war in East Africa
The Somali Civil War (Somali: Dagaalkii Sokeeye ee Soomaaliya; Arabic: الحرب الأهلية الصومالية al-ḥarb al-’ahliyya aṣ-ṣūmāliyya) is an ongoing civil war
Somali_Civil_War
Partially recognised state in the Horn of Africa
united with the Trust Territory of Somaliland (the former Italian Somalia) to form the Somali Republic. The union of the two states proved problematic early
Somaliland
1977–1978 war between Ethiopia and Somalia over Ogaden region
The Ogaden War, also known as the Ethio-Somali War (Somali: Dagaalkii Xoraynta Soomaali Galbeed, Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ሶማሊያ ጦርነት, romanized: ye’ītiyop’iya somalīya
Ogaden_War
1969–1991 communist state in the Horn of Africa
The Somali Democratic Republic (SDR) (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Dimuqraadiga Soomaaliyeed; Arabic: جمهورية الصومال الديمقراطية; Italian: Repubblica Democratica
Somali_Democratic_Republic
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
Clans of Somalia
Somali clans (Somali: Qabaa'ilka Soomaalida; Arabic: القبائل الصومالية, romanized: al-Qabā'il al-Sūmāliyya) are patrilineal kinship groups based on agnatic
Somali_clans
Americans of Somali birth or descent
Somali Americans are Americans of Somali ancestry. The first ethnic Somalis to arrive in the United States were sailors who came in the 1920s from British
Somali_Americans
2023 constitutional crisis involving FGS and FMS
a part of Somalia. 2021–2022 Somali political crisis Las Anod conflict Puntland–Somaliland dispute Somali Civil War (2009–present) Somali Civil War The
Constitutional crisis in Somalia
Constitutional_crisis_in_Somalia
Regional state in eastern Ethiopia
The Somali Region (Somali: Dawlad Deegaanka Soomaalida, Amharic: ሱማሌ ክልል, romanized: Sumalē Kilil, Arabic: المنطقة الصومالية), also known as Soomaali
Somali_Region
Ongoing conflict in the Horn of Africa
Somali Civil War began in 2009 and is concentrated in southern and central Somalia, primarily between the forces of the Federal Government of Somalia
Somali Civil War (2009–present)
Somali_Civil_War_(2009–present)
Head of state of Somalia
president of Somalia (Somali: Madaxaweynaha Soomaaliya) is the head of state of Somalia. The president is also commander-in-chief of the Somali Armed Forces
President_of_Somalia
Somali emigrants and their descendants
Somali diaspora (Somali: 𐒎𐒚𐒇𐒁𐒖𐒃𐒝𐒌𐒂𐒖 𐒈𐒝𐒑𐒛𐒐𐒘𐒕𐒜𐒆, romanized: Qurbajoogta Soomaaliyeed ) refers to ethnic Somalis who reside in areas of
Somali_diaspora
1960–1969 state in the Horn of Africa
The Somali Republic (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Soomaalida; Italian: Repubblica Somala; Arabic: جمهورية الصومال aṣ-Ṣūmāl) was formed by the union of the Italian
Somali_Republic
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
Internationally recognised government of Somalia
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS; Somali: Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya, DFS; Arabic: الحكومة الفيدرالية الصومالية) is the internationally recognised
Federal_Government_of_Somalia
Capital and the largest city of Somalia
Regional Somali Language Academy is an intergovernmental regulating body for the Somali language in the Horn region. In January 2015, President of Somalia Hassan
Mogadishu
be exported from Zanzibar and were sold in large numbers to Somali customers. In Somali society, slaves were viewed as a source of wealth and a mark
Slavery_in_Somalia
Species of flightless bird
The Somali ostrich (Struthio molybdophanes), also known as the blue-necked ostrich, is a large flightless bird native to the Horn of Africa. It is one
Somali_ostrich
Air warfare branch of the Somali Armed Forces
air force of Somalia. Called the Somali Aeronautical Corps (SAC) during its pre-independence period (1954–1960), it was renamed as Somali Air Force (SAF)
Somali_Air_Force
Peninsula and geopolitical region
after the Somalia government of Siad Barre sought to incorporate the predominantly Somali-inhabited Ogaden region into a Pan-Somali Greater Somalia. By September
Horn_of_Africa
Breed of cat
Commons has media related to Somali (cat). Cat Fanciers Association - Somali The International Cat Association - Somali Somali cat club of Great Britain
Somali_cat
Meta-ethnic group located in Somalia
in Somalia, integrated into the Somali clan system, accepted Islam, adopted a local dialect of Somali, all while they perpetuated various non-Somali cultural
Somali_Bantus
sent by Somalis-based abroad to relatives in Somalia. This accounts for 20%-50% of the Somali economy. Dahabshiil is the largest of the Somali money transfer
Economy_of_Somalia
recognition of the Somalia-born Hussein Samatar's many civic contributions to Minneapolis. The Somali community in Minnesota is represented by Somali-run organizations
History of Somalis in Minneapolis–Saint Paul
History_of_Somalis_in_Minneapolis–Saint_Paul
1978–1991 clan rebellion against President Siad Barre
Other opposition groups sprang up: the United Somali Congress (USC) in the central regions and the Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM) in the south. Islamist
Somali_Rebellion
Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Somalia
military forces. Historically, Somali society conferred distinction upon warriors (waranle) and rewarded military acumen. All Somali males were regarded as potential
Somali_Armed_Forces
religion, it is divided into more than 500 clans and sub-clans." Somali clans (Somali: Qabaa'ilka Soomaalida; Arabic: القبائل الصومالية, romanized: al-Qabā'il
Demographics_of_Somalia
Subspecies of African wild ass
The Somali wild ass (Equus africanus somaliensis) is a subspecies of the African wild ass. The legs of the Somali wild ass are striped, resembling those
Somali_wild_ass
Ethnic group
war in Somalia led to a large number of Somali immigrants, comprising the majority of the current Somali population in the UK. British Somalis are one
Somalis_in_the_United_Kingdom
Areas in East Africa in which ethnic Somalis live and have historically inhabited
unification efforts of Somali nationalists. The post-independence governments of the Somali Republic (1960–1969) and the Somali Democratic Republic (1969–1991)
Greater_Somalia
Political alliance in Somalia
The Somali Future Council (Somali: Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliya; SFC) is an opposition coalition against the Federal Government of Somalia. It was founded
Somali_Future_Council
official language of Somalia is Somali and remains the most widely spoken language in the country, with Northern Standard Somali as the most widely spoken
Languages_of_Somalia
Flag carrier of Somalia
operations in 1991 after the start of the Somali civil war. The airline was officially relaunched by the Somali government on 28 July 2025, with an initial
Somali_Airlines
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Somali Lemonade was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. The bay mare won the Grade I 2014 Diana Stakes. Somali Lemonade had multiple Grade III stakes wins
Somali_Lemonade
honor Somali patriarchs and forefathers evolved from ancient Somali burial customs. Such tombs, which are predominantly found in northern Somalia (the
Somali_architecture
Currency of Somalia
The Somali shilling (sign: Sh.So.; Somali: shilin; Arabic: شلن; Italian: scellino; ISO 4217: SOS) is the official currency of Somalia. It is subdivided
Somali_shilling
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
BBC World Service radio station
The BBC Somali Service is a BBC World Service radio station transmitted in the Somali language and based in Broadcasting House in West London and in Hargeisa
BBC_Somali_Service
Canadians of Somali origin
Somali Canadians are Canadians of Somali origin or are dual Somali and Canadian nationality. Early Somali arrivals in Canada started in the 1970s, for
Somali_Canadians
Somalia-based Wahhabi militant group
organization based in Somalia. It is involved in the ongoing Somali Civil War and controls territory in south and southwestern Somalia, which is referred
Al-Shabaab_(militant_group)
Culinary traditions of Somalia
limited to coastal communities. Somali culinary traditions have gained increasing international recognition, with Somali-American chefs such as Ifrah Ahmed
Somali_cuisine
National legislature of Somalia
The Federal Parliament of Somalia (Somali: Golaha Shacabka Soomaaliya; often Baarlamaanka Federaalka Soomaaliya; Arabic: البرلمان الاتحادي في الصومال)
Federal_Parliament_of_Somalia
American welfare fraud case
Somali engaged in fraud in Minnesota". President Trump "signaled an interest in increasing his deportation efforts in the state by focusing on Somali
2020s Minnesota fraud scandals
2020s_Minnesota_fraud_scandals
US military intervention against extremist groups in Somalia
troops, the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and its successor, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), in their conflicts with Somali Islamist
United States intervention in Somalia
United_States_intervention_in_Somalia
Speaker of the House: Abdi Hashim Abdelahi. Somali Civil War (2009–present) Constitutional crisis in Somalia Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 6 January
2026_in_Somalia
Territorial and political dispute
The Ethiopian–Somali conflict is a territorial and political dispute between Ethiopia, Somalia, and insurgents in the area. Originating in the 1300s, the
Ethiopian–Somali_conflict
culture of Somalia is an amalgamation of traditions that were developed independently since the Proto-Somali era. The hypernym of the term Somali from a geopolitical
Culture_of_Somalia
Somalia (Somali: Somaliya; aṣ-Ṣūmāl), officially the Federal Republic of Somalia (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Jumhūriyyat aṣ-Ṣūmāl al-Fideraaliya)
History_of_Somalia
Group of Lowland East Cushitic languages of East Africa
individuals have also adopted the languages. Somali is for instance used as a second language by speakers of Girirra. Somali variations form a group of East Cushitic
Somali_languages
Ethiopian military invasion and occupation in Somalia
Disputes between Somalia and Ethiopia over the Ogaden (now the Somali Region) date to Ethiopian Emperor Menelik's expansions into Somali lands during the
War_in_Somalia_(2006–2009)
Somali association football league
The Somali National League (Somali: Heerka Koowaad ee Soomaali), formerly the Somali Premier League, is the Somali professional league for men's association
Somali_First_Division
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
Nationalist and decolonialist party in Somalia
dei Giovani Somali or Lega Somala della Gioventù), initially known as the Somali Youth Club (SYC), was the first political party in Somalia. It played
Somali_Youth_League
Boundary current in the Indian Ocean
The Somali Current is a cold ocean boundary current that runs along the coast of Somalia and Oman in the Western Indian Ocean and is analogous to the Gulf
Somali_Current
Wind system off the east coast of Africa
off the Somali Coast is thought to be limited by the strong winds, with most instances of piracy occurring when the Somali Jet is weak. The Somali Jet is
Somali_Jet
Second phase of UN military intervention in Somalia
it found itself entangled in armed conflict with Somali factions, predominantly against the Somali National Alliance (SNA) led by Gen. Mohammed Farah
United Nations Operation in Somalia II
United_Nations_Operation_in_Somalia_II
Italian territory in Africa (1889–1941)
Italian Somaliland (Italian: Somalia Italiana; Arabic: الصومال الإيطالي, romanized: Al-Sumal Al-Italiy; Somali: Dhulka Soomaalida ee Talyaaniga) comprised
Italian_Somaliland
Naval warfare branch of Somalia's military
The Somali Navy (Somali: Ciidamada Badda Soomaaliyeed, Arabic: القوات البحرية الصومالية, romanized: al-Quwwat al-Bahriyah as-Sumaliyah, lit. 'Somali Navy
Somali_Navy
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
Minor tectonic plate including the east coast of Africa and the adjoining seabed
from the Somali plate forming the eastern Indian Ocean. The Somali-Indian boundary spreading ridge is known as the Carlsberg Ridge. The Somali-Australian
Somali_plate
Somali military officer, warlord, and Disputed President Of Somalia (1934–1996)
1984 to 1989, he was the ambassador to India for the Somali Democratic Republic. In 1989, as the Somali Rebellion against Siad Barre was escalating, Aidid
Mohamed_Farrah_Aidid
Bilateral relations
established Somali merchants as leaders in the commerce between Asia and Africa, and in the process influenced the Chinese language with the Somali language
China–Somalia_relations
Somali mythology covers the beliefs, myths, legends and folk tales circulating in Somali society that were passed down to new generations in a timeline
Somali_mythology
from Africa in Finland. The first Somali immigrants came to Finland in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1990, 44 Somali students studying in the Soviet
Somalis_in_Finland
Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture
Somali_art
Former President of Somalia (2012–2017; 2022–2026)
Sheikh Mohamud (Somali: Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud; Arabic: حسن شيخ محمود, romanized: Ḥasan Shaykh Muḥamūd; born 29 November 1955) is a Somali politician who
Hassan_Sheikh_Mohamud
Military unit
The Somali National Army (Somali: Ciidanka Xooga Dalka Soomaaliyeed, lit. 'Somali Ground Forces') are the ground forces component of the Somali Armed
Somali_National_Army
Criminal organization
The Somali Outlaws are a Somali American gang. The gang originated in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The Somali Outlaws is a street gang
Somali_Outlaws
1973–1989 Somali armed separatist group in Ethiopia
The Western Somali Liberation Front (Somali: Jabhadda Xoreynta Somali Galbeed; abbreviated WSLF) was a Somali nationalist movement that waged an insurgency
Western Somali Liberation Front
Western_Somali_Liberation_Front
Women in Somalia form a key part of Somali society, with clearly defined and important roles in the family and structure. This includes women in Somaliland
Women_in_Somalia
Species of mammal
The Somali hedgehog (Atelerix sclateri) is a species of mammal in the family Erinaceidae. It is endemic to Somalia. The Somali hedgehog is nocturnal. The
Somali_hedgehog
Breed of goat
even when access to water is limited. Blackheaded Somali Zorloni, Alberto (1 August 2003). "Somali". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University. Archived
Somali_goat
Anti-colonial movement (1899–1920)
The Dervish Movement (Somali: Dhaqdhaqaaqa Daraawiish) also known as the Dervish State was an armed resistance movement and polity headquartered in Taleh
Dervish_movement_(Somali)
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
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
President of Somalia from 1969 to 1991
(/moʊˈhæmɪd siːˈɑːd ˈbɑːreɪ/ ; Somali: Maxamed Siyaad Barre; Arabic: محمد زياد بري; c. 6 October 1919 – 2 January 1995) was a Somali military officer, politician
Siad_Barre
Dominion of Egypt from 1874 to 1884
Khedivate's Somali Coast was a short-lived dominion of the Khedivate of Egypt over a few ports of the northern Somali coast. It came about when in 1874
Khedivate's_Somali_Coast
Topics referred to by the same term
Somali sheep may refer to: the Blackheaded Somali, a Somali breed of sheep the Brazilian Somali, a Brazilian breed of sheep the Somali Arab, a Somali
Somali_sheep
Somali breed of sheep
The Somali Arab is Somali breed of domestic sheep. It is one of two breeds of sheep reported by Somalia, the other being the Blackheaded Somali. It is
Somali_Arab
1992–2002 Somali politico-military faction
breakaway wing of the USC, the Somali Patriotic Movement (SPM), the Somali Southern National Movement (SSNM) and Somali Democratic Movement (SDM). The
Somali_National_Alliance
competitions annually held throughout Somalia. The Somali Studies Association recognizes Somali scholars whose work concerning Somali studies stands out with the
Somali_studies
Japanese manga and anime series
upon Somali while patrolling the woods. He exhibits no emotions, but instinctively protects Somali from any potential threat. He acts like Somali's father
Somali_and_the_Forest_Spirit
Species of bird
"red Somali lark", "Somali bushlark" and "Somali long-billed lark". Two subspecies are recognized: C. s. somalica (Witherby, 1903) – north Somalia (includes
Somali_lark
Country in the Horn of Africa
Somalia 2009 timeline of the Somali Civil War 2010 timeline of the Somali Civil War 2011 timeline of the Somali Civil War 2012 timeline of the Somali
Outline_of_Somalia
Writing systems for the Somali language
transcribe the Somali language. Of these, the Somali Latin alphabet is the most widely used. It has been the official writing script in Somalia since the Supreme
Somali_writing_systems
Somali breed of sheep
The Blackheaded Somali is Somali breed of domestic sheep. It is one of two breeds of sheep reported by Somalia, the other being the Somali Arab. It is white
Blackheaded_Somali
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
American YouTuber (born 2002)
YouTuber and influencer. In December 2025, his video alleging fraud at Somali-run child care centers in Minnesota went viral. The video's allegations
Nick_Shirley
Topics referred to by the same term
Somali Flag may refer to: Flag of Somalia Flag of Somaliland This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Somali flag. If an internal
Somali_flag
(2005) p. 446. "Image of Somali Cadets at Camp TURKSOM". Kashaale. 2018. "Image of Somali Commandos training in Turkey". "Somali daily News – Meydadka Askar
List of equipment of the Somali Armed Forces
List_of_equipment_of_the_Somali_Armed_Forces
Constitutional Crisis in the Horizon?". Somali News in English | The Somali Digest. Retrieved 2025-03-06. "Somalia: Rising tension due to proposed constitutional
Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Controversies_of_Hassan_Sheikh_Mohamud
Ethnic group
Somalis in Norway live in the capital Oslo. Almost all Somali in Norway have come to Norway as refugees from the Somali Civil War. In 2016, Somalis were
Somalis_in_Norway
Law enforcement agency
The Somali Police Force (SPF; Somali: Ciidanka Booliska Soomaaliya (CBS); Arabic: قوة الشرطة الصومالية, romanized: Qūwat al-Shurṭah al-Ṣūmālīyah) is the
Somali_Police_Force
Small animal of northeast Africa
The Somali sengi or Somali elephant shrew (Galegeeska revoilii) is a species of small mammal belonging to the sengi family (Macroscelididae). Its natural
Somali_sengi
SOMALI
SOMALI
Boy/Male
Tamil
Moons Love
Boy/Male
African
Chaste. (Somali).
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Celebrity, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Parsi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Sindhi, Somalian, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu
Hope; Aspiration; Wish; Desire; Woman; Divine Law and Order; Righteousness; Light of Hope; Life
Boy/Male
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Punjabi, Sikh, Sindhi, Somalian, Telugu
The Lord; Companion; Follower; Friend
Girl/Female
Tamil
Somalia | ஸோமாஂலியா
Somalia | ஸோமாஂலியா
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Man of Somali
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Moon's Love
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic
Beautiful
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Beloved of the Moon
SOMALI
SOMALI
Girl/Female
Indian
One who answers, Respondent
Boy/Male
Norse
Son of Svafar.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Mother of Abimanyu; Arjun's Wife; Sister of Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Fun; Eid; Enjoyment
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Righteousness of the Faith; Name of the Muslim Leader who Liberated Jerusalem from the Crusaders
Boy/Male
Hindu
Hymns, Holy chants
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sunshine
Boy/Male
Biblical American Hebrew
The salvation of the Lord.
Girl/Female
British, English
To Imagine
Boy/Male
Indian
th Persian month
SOMALI
SOMALI
SOMALI
SOMALI
SOMALI
n.
Alt. of Somal