Boy Name
Geeljire
Geel-ji-reh
"Geeljire means 'camel herder,' symbolizing a person who is responsible, diligent, and knowledgeable. It is commonly given as a nickname later in life to acknowledge a boy's skill and capability as a steward of resources."
Meaning
Geeljire is composed of geel ('camel') and jire ('keeper, watcher, herdsman'). It translates directly to 'camel herder' or 'camel keeper.' This name is deeply connected to the traditional Somali livelihood and symbolizes a person who is responsible, diligent, and knowledgeable about livestock and the land. It is often given as a descriptive nickname to a boy later in life if he displays the necessary skill and capability to be a successful steward of the family's camels and resources.
Etymology
geeljire
├──geel = camel
(root)└──jire = keeper, watcher, herdsman
(root)Origin
Somali
Themes
animalwork