In my view, the Somali language belongs to what may be termed the “Baysari languages”—a linguistic group characterized by shared features and attributed to the descendants of Baysar son of Ham (see this article : [link]), according to the historical framework I adopt. This group includes: Somali, Ancient Egyptian, Coptic, and the Habasha languages (see this article for clarification on what I mean by “Habasha”: [link 2]). I believe these languages have originally formed a single linguistic domain before gradually diverging over time due to geographic and cultural interaction.
However, these languages did not remain untouched by external influences; they were affected by Semitic languages (such as Arabic, Ge'ez, and even the language of the Hyksos), as well as by Nilo-Saharan, Omotic, Bantu, and Greek languages—particularly in the case of Coptic.
The goal of this project is to conduct a comprehensive linguistic and historical study of these Baysari languages by identifying and tracing the non-Baysari elements within them, with the aim of isolating, removing, or neutralizing those foreign components. This undertaking requires collaboration with experts in historical linguistics—particularly those specializing in Semitic, Nilo-Saharan, Omotic, Bantu, Greek, and related language families. Once the foreign elements are removed, we can work toward reconstructing the original Baysari structure of these languages.
Upon reaching that stage, the next step is to document the original Baysari language and its dialects through systematic comparative study focusing on:
• Grammatical rules and syntactic patterns,
• Sentence structure,
• Inflectional morphology and derivation,
• Phonetics and vowel systems,
• Root structures and morphological systems,
• Semantic fields,
• Shared vocabulary and lexical correspondences,
• etc.
The results of this research will be compiled into a comprehensive academic reference, which will serve as the foundation for enriching and expanding the modern Somali language by reintegrating original Baysari vocabulary and structures in a scientifically grounded and methodical manner. This will provide the Somali language with deeper internal richness and expressive power.
Through this process, we aim to elevate Somali into a language of science, literature, and intellectual inquiry—capable of standing on equal footing with major classical languages such as Arabic, Greek, and Sanskrit, which are renowned for their structural depth and their capacity to express complex philosophical and scientific ideas.
This project is not merely about reviving the historical legacy of the Somali language—it is about laying the groundwork for a broader linguistic and intellectual renaissance, establishing a new Baysari-Somali civilization rooted in antiquity yet confidently oriented toward the future.
However, these languages did not remain untouched by external influences; they were affected by Semitic languages (such as Arabic, Ge'ez, and even the language of the Hyksos), as well as by Nilo-Saharan, Omotic, Bantu, and Greek languages—particularly in the case of Coptic.
The goal of this project is to conduct a comprehensive linguistic and historical study of these Baysari languages by identifying and tracing the non-Baysari elements within them, with the aim of isolating, removing, or neutralizing those foreign components. This undertaking requires collaboration with experts in historical linguistics—particularly those specializing in Semitic, Nilo-Saharan, Omotic, Bantu, Greek, and related language families. Once the foreign elements are removed, we can work toward reconstructing the original Baysari structure of these languages.
Upon reaching that stage, the next step is to document the original Baysari language and its dialects through systematic comparative study focusing on:
• Grammatical rules and syntactic patterns,
• Sentence structure,
• Inflectional morphology and derivation,
• Phonetics and vowel systems,
• Root structures and morphological systems,
• Semantic fields,
• Shared vocabulary and lexical correspondences,
• etc.
The results of this research will be compiled into a comprehensive academic reference, which will serve as the foundation for enriching and expanding the modern Somali language by reintegrating original Baysari vocabulary and structures in a scientifically grounded and methodical manner. This will provide the Somali language with deeper internal richness and expressive power.
Through this process, we aim to elevate Somali into a language of science, literature, and intellectual inquiry—capable of standing on equal footing with major classical languages such as Arabic, Greek, and Sanskrit, which are renowned for their structural depth and their capacity to express complex philosophical and scientific ideas.
This project is not merely about reviving the historical legacy of the Somali language—it is about laying the groundwork for a broader linguistic and intellectual renaissance, establishing a new Baysari-Somali civilization rooted in antiquity yet confidently oriented toward the future.
