Sharmarke

Spelled as Sharmaarke in its native Somalia, this form is used more internationally. The meaning is debated, however, one suggestion is that it echoes the proverb "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil", which, from its Buddhist roots, encourages someone to avoid dwelling on or engaging with evil in order to protect themselves from it.

Alternatively, the name may mean "one who brings honor, blessings, and good fortune" or perhaps "noble land", from the Somali elements sharaf ("honor, noble"), barako ("blessing") and meel ("place").

Pronounced shar-MAR-kuh.

As of October 2026, Sharmarke ranked #13775 for boys in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #7075 for boys in 2016.