Samala Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Samala

"Samala is located on the eastern outskirts of the town of Guumays in Sool, Somalia"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1975 👥 57 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

📖
Meaning
Samala is located on the eastern outskirts of the town of Guumays in Sool, Somalia
🌍
Origin
Multiple origins
👥
US Bearers
57
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Samala Mean?

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.

🌐 Wikipedia summary Read full article ↗

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.

Root Element
Samala
Core Meaning
"Samala is located on the eastern outskirts of the town of Guumays in Sool, Somalia"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Samala

S 1
A 1
M 4
A 1
L 3
A 1
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Samala in Numbers

57 US bearers
1975 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
Full statistics →

Age breakdown · state data · decade charts · popularity trend — all on the full statistics page.

Historical Journey

🌱
Ancient Roots

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".

📜
Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

⚔️
Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

🌊
Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

📈
Today (2026)

~57 people named Samala in the US. Peaked in 1975 with 10 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Samala?

The Life Path number for Samala is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 8.

Is Samala a boy or girl name?

Samala is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Samala in the US?

Approximately 57 people in the United States are named Samala. The name peaked in 1975 with 10 recorded uses.

🔗 Related & Similar Names

From Our Database

Steven meaning Susan meaning Sarah meaning Sandra meaning Stephen meaning

🔍 Look up another name's meaning