Syria Dog Names

Introduction

Officially known as the Syrian Arab Republic, the country of Syria is located in Western Asia. The country is bordered by Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south and Israel to the southwest. The landscape of Syria is diverse, with fertile plains, high mountains and deserts. Syria also has many ethnic and religious groups calling the country home, ensuring a diverse population. The country has been experiencing significant conflict, leading to displaced persons in the country as well as refugees seeking a new home.

With the country's diversity of people and landscape, it is likely there are plenty of unique name ideas from Syria to consider; one of which may be just right for your pooch.

Syria Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Syria Dog

Loki and Lucy

As war tore apart the city of Aleppo in Syria, many people have been displaced. The same has happened to dogs. This is how two dogs, named Loki and Lucy, wound up living at a zoo. The two Husky-mix pups, believed to be about four years of age, were found on the streets after their owners had to quickly flee the city and were unable to take the pups with them. Locals rescued the pups and kept them at Aalim al-Sahar, or The Magic World, a zoo so that they could be safe. Unfortunately, like the city as a whole, the zoo and its animals were starving.

Locals did what they could to help and ultimately Four Paws, a rescue, was able to get permission to rescue the remaining animals there. Zoo residents included bears, lions, tigers, hyenas and the two dogs. All of the animals were taken across the border and Lucy and Loki are recovering at a rescue center in Turkey. Lucy, apparently is very friendly and active, while Loki is somewhat shy. Both have begun a socialization program and are doing well on a leash. While there is no timeline for their being ready for a forever home, rescuers are focusing on helping the dogs be physically and mentally ready to be a part of a family.

Another dog who received attention in Syria is an unnamed Belgian Malinois military dog. The pup was with an Special Air Service team of six that had been ambushed by Jihadis while they were on a routine mission in Syria. The dog not only fought off the Jihadis, but killed three of them to ensure the safety of the team members. Belgian Malinois are known as a fierce and brave breed.

It was not long after the team left their convoy that they were ambushed from all sides. The soldiers were out of position, making it very challenging for them to return fire. The dog’s handler removed the pup’s muzzle and directed him toward a building from where they were under attack. After hearing screaming and shouting, the firing stopped and the ambushers fled. Upon entering the building, the team saw the dog next to a dead gunman. Amazingly, the dog was barely injured in his effort to save the lives of the six SAS soldiers.

Syria Dog Name Considerations

Do you feel like barking in frustration because you just can’t decide on the right name for your pup? You are not alone; choosing a name for your new canine companion can be a large challenge. Since you are going to call your pup’s name for years to come, it makes sense that you want a name that you feel suits your pooch and that you won’t get tired of. And if the name can have some meaning for you, that would be even better.

If you are having a hard time coming up with ideas, or finding just the right name, you can take a closer look at a country that is of interest to you. Take Syria, for example. The country has mountains, deserts and fertile lands; its diversity is not just in the landscape, but among the people who live there as well. Exploring Syria is likely to give you a variety of unique name ideas that you can consider.

With a name from Syria, you will find not only a unique moniker for you pal, but each time you call your pup, you will be reminded of the country and its people.

Male Syria Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Aleppo Syria’s second largest city
0	Damascus Syria’s capital and largest city
0	Homs A city in western Syria
0	Idlib A city in northwestern Syria
0	Tartus A city on Syria’s Mediterranean coast
0	Afrin A district and city in northern Syria
0	Atarib A town located 16 miles west of Aleppo
0	Azaz A city in northwestern Syria
0	Baniyas A city in northwestern Syria
0	Jableh A coastal city in Syria on the Mediterranean Sea
0	Jarabulus A city on the western bank of the Euphrates River
0	Manbil A city in northern Syria
0	Salkhad A city in southern Syria
0	Tadmur A district in central Syria
0	Taldou A town in northern Syria’s Houla region
0	Yahbroud A city located about 50 miles north of Syria’s capital
0	Salqin A town located in western Syria
0	Orontes For the Orontes River, which flows through Syria
0	Afrin For the Afrin River, a tributary of the Orontes River
0	Yarmouk For the Yarmouk River, which runs through Syrian, Jordan and Israel
0	Assad For Lake Assad, a reservoir and Syria’s largest lake
0	Zarzar For Zarzar Lake, located 30 kilometers northwest of Damascus
0	Simeon For Mount Simeon, a highland region in northern Syria
0	Abdulaziz For Mount Abdulaziz, a mountain ridge in northern Syria
0	Qasioun For Mount Qasioun, a mountain overlooking Damascus
0	Hermon For Mount Hermon, a mountain cluster whose peak is on the border of Syria and Lebanon
0	Makdous Small eggplants stuffed with walnuts
0	Hafez For Hafez al-Assad, a Syrian statesman and politician
0	Ali For Ali Ahmad Said, a Syrian poet, essayist and translator
0	Loki For the dog rescued from a Syrian zoo

Female Syria Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Daraa A city located in southwestern Syria
0	Hama A city in west-central Syria on the banks of the Orontes River
0	Kibbeh Minced lamb and bulgar
0	Latakia The principal port city of Syria
0	Quneitra A city in southwestern Syria
0	Raqqa A city on the northeast bank of the Euphrates River
0	Arihah A town in northern Syria located south of Idlib
0	Darayya A suburb of Damascus
0	Izra A town in southern Syria
0	Mayadin A town and district in eastern Syria
0	Qardaha A city in the mountains in northwest Syria
0	Qatana A city located in the southern part of Syria
0	Qudsaya A city located on the western slope of Mount Qasioun
0	Safita A city in the Tartous Governorate in northwestern Syria
0	Salamiyah A city and district in western Syria
0	Shahba A city located 87 miles south of Damascus
0	Zabadani A city in Syria close to its border with Lebanon
0	Bosra A town in southern Syria
0	Harasta A suburb of Damascus
0	Jaramana A city in the Ghouta Plain of southern Syria
0	Karasu For the Karasu River, located on Syria’s border
0	Euphrates For the Euphrates River, the longest river in Western Asia
0	Barsa For Mount Barsa, located in northern Syria
0	Mezze A sampling of multiple dishes
0	Ayeneb Stuffed grape leaves
0	Fatoosh A traditional salad in Syria
0	Diana For Diana al-Hadid, a contemporary artist born in Syria
0	Sulaf For Sulaf Fawakherji, an actress from Syria
0	Fadwa For Fadwa Al-Bouza, a hurdler from Syria
0	Douma A Syrian city close to Damascus