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    Jaalle

    Jah-leh
    Also spelled: Jaale
    "Jaalle means “comrade” or “friend.” Popularized during the 1970s–80s as a political term mirroring socialist movements, the name conveys loyalty, shared purpose, and strong allegiance to one’s community or group."

    Meaning

    Jaalle translates directly to 'comrade' or 'friend.' This name gained particular prominence and specific meaning during the 1970s and 1980s, when it was widely used as a political term to mirror the 'comrade' terminology of global socialist and Marxist movements under the military regime. When used as a personal name, it signifies loyalty, shared purpose, and strong allegiance to one's community, group, or ideology.

    Etymology

    jaalle
    └──jaalle = comrade
    (root)

    Origin

    Somali←
    Italian

    Themes

    friendshiployalty
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