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/AH-sad/Hausa & Somali & Swahili · a boy’s name

Lion—a strong and courageous child

In Hausa

How to say it
AH-sad
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
uncommon

In Somali

How to say it
AH-sad
Given to
Boys
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
common

In Swahili

How to say it
AH-sad
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

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