Samala

Samala Meaning & Origin

About Samala
The surname Samala is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking people of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "shamala," meaning "dark" or "black." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone with dark or black hair or complexion. Over time, individuals with the surname Samala have spread to various parts of the world due to migration and globalization.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Samala is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Samala: 410
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Samala based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Samala is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA0 M AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/samala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samala in Braille

Here's how to represent Samala in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Samala in braille

How to sign the name Samala using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Samala using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Samala in sign language

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