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    Xaadsan

    haad-san
    Also spelled: Hadsan
    "Xaadsan signifies delicate, prized beauty because the name is based on the aesthetic characteristic of having fine, velvet-like hair, which is a revered symbol of feminine perfection."

    Meaning

    Xaadsan is derived from xaad ('vellus hair'), which is combined with the descriptive suffix -san. This name signifies a girl of inherent, delicate beauty because fine, velvet-like body hair is considered a revered aesthetic trait in Somali culture. By possessing this characteristic, she embodies a classic standard of feminine perfection and loveliness.

    Etymology

    xaadsan
    ├──Xaad = vellus hair
    (root)
    └──-san = adjectival/stative suffix meaning ‘having,’ ‘characterized by,’ or ‘in the state of’ the quality or action of the root.
    (suffix)

    Origin

    Somali

    Themes

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