Samala
sah-MAH-lah
Samala is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Likely a variant or combination of names such as Samantha, meaning 'heard by God,' or Samuel, meaning 'God has heard'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1975.
What Samala Means
“Likely a variant or combination of names such as Samantha, meaning 'heard by God,' or Samuel, meaning 'God has heard'.”
The Story of Samala
This name echoes with a gentle, ancient comfort, suggesting a quiet listening that has graced generations.
Samala likely emerges as a variant or combination of names like Samantha, meaning 'heard by God,' or Samuel, also carrying the Hebrew sense of divine hearing. Its recorded history places it most prominently in the mid-1970s.
For your daughter, Samala evokes an empathetic and kind soul. You imagine her as a listener, someone with a grace that allows her to connect deeply with others, offering comfort and understanding.
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Numerology
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Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 1975
Total Births
57
First Recorded
1970
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