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Warsan

Quick answerWarsan means "blooming flower" or "blossoming," derived from the Arabic root word suggesting growth and flourishing.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,739
TrendStable
Peak year2013
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureSomali and Arab
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology22 Chaldean 9
Global rank#4,739

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Warsan

Warsan means "blooming flower" or "blossoming," derived from the Arabic root word suggesting growth and flourishing.

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Etymology

Warsan means "blooming flower" or "blossoming," derived from the Arabic root word suggesting growth and flourishing. The name is primarily used in Somali and Arab cultures, particularly among Muslim communities, with notable recognition through Somali-British poet Warsan Shire.

Warsan currently ranks #4,739 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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