Somali-English glossary

Farah

• - Farah (also transliterated Faarax, Farax) is a somali male name. Farah may also be a generic name used to address the average somali male. Though not necessarily negative, it may sometimes mean that the individual is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Naayaa

• - Naayaa (or Naaya) is a hostile remark, that can ignite anger.
• Xalimo: Equivalent but opposite to Farah. Not commonly used