LIFE
'Istanbul' increasingly popular name for Somali girls
Haber Merkezi 15:48 July 07, 2018 Yeni Şafak
The name “Istanbul,” inspired by Turkey's most populous city, is becoming an increasingly popular girls name in Somalia as Turks continue forging strong ties and sending aid to Somalia. Turkey and Somalia share close historical and cultural ties. Turkey's engagement in Somalia accelerated following the visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (then Prime Minister) in August 2011 which constituted a turning point in the history of Somalia.