Name Meaning & Origin
"Samala is located on the eastern outskirts of the town of Guumays in Sool, Somalia"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Samala is located on the eastern outskirts of the town of Guumays in Sool, Somalia. It was the site of the first skirmish between Daraawiish and British forces when, on 30 May 1901, Eric Swayne's men attacked the Mahamud Garad tribe, one of the three major subclans of Dhulbahante alongside Farah Garad and Bah Nugaal. It was also the site of the first British-Darwiish battle on June 2. The adjacent town of Guumays has been described as a transit point for Ethiopians seeking to migrate to various locations eastwards of their own country.
Samala is located on the eastern outskirts of the town of Guumays in Sool, Somalia. It was the site of the first skirmish between Daraawiish and British forces when, on 30 May 1901, Eric Swayne's men attacked the Mahamud Garad tribe, one of the three major subclans of Dhulbahante alongside Farah Garad and Bah Nugaal. It was also the site of the first British-Darwiish battle on June 2. The adjacent town of Guumays has been described as a transit point for Ethiopians seeking to migrate to various locations eastwards of their own country.
Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.
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Root element "Samala" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Samala is located on the eastern outskirts of the town of Guumays in Sool, Somalia".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~57 people named Samala in the US. Peaked in 1975 with 10 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Samala is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 8.
Samala is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 57 people in the United States are named Samala. The name peaked in 1975 with 10 recorded uses.
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