The Christening

Bilan

Bilan (pronounced bi-LAN) is a girl name of Somali origin, used in Somalia. It means “First-born; radiance, grace.”

Origin
Somali
Region
Somalia
Gender
Girl
Jour & circonstances de naissance Beauté
meaning to be confirmed

More Somali names

  • Ayaan — Good luck, a good omen
  • Roble — The one who brings rain — born during the rainy season
  • Ubax — Flower

More names that mean “Jour & circonstances de naissance”

  • Abla — Born on a Tuesday (Ablavi: “Tuesday’s daughter”)
  • Adjo — Born on a Monday
  • Adjoua — Born on a Monday (Twi tradition); Tuesday in the Baoulé calendar
  • Affoué — Born on a Friday (Twi tradition); Saturday in the Baoulé calendar
  • Afi — Born on a Friday
  • Afriyie — Born at a favourable time; a child of good omen
  • Ahou — Born on a Wednesday (Twi tradition); Thursday in the Baoulé calendar
  • Akissi — Born on a Sunday (Twi tradition); Monday in the Baoulé calendar
  • Amenan — Born on a Wednesday in the Baoulé calendar; the Twi equivalent is Abena (Tuesday)
  • Amoin — Born on a Saturday (Twi tradition); Sunday in the Baoulé calendar

“Bilan” comes from Somali culture (Somalia). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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