When born, a child is given the surname of his or her parents if the parents have a common surname.
Markii uu ilmuhu dhasho wuxuu qaadanayaa magaciisa qoyska, kaas oo waalidiintu ay lahaayeen markii ilmuhu dhalanayey, haddii labada waalid ay leeyihiin magac qoys oo isku mid ah.