Saamaale (variously spelled Sacmaal, Shimaale, Soomaale or Zumali, as-Sumaili or al-Zulmali) is the ancestor of many Somali clans.

Attempts have been made to tie his lineage to Arabia. Both Ajuuraan as well as some Hawiye and Dir traditions link the lineage to Aqiil ibn Abu Talib, though this seems unlikely due to the evidence poiting towards an African origin.

His name most likely means "rich in cows" from the words "Sac" (cow) and "maal" (wealth, ownership of livestock), though many other theories have been proposed deriving from Arabic.

In the book Identities on the Move: Clanship and Pastoralism in Northern Kenya By Gunther Schlee, page 28. The Samaale abtirsi is as follows.

Abdu-l-Mutallib
Abu Talib
Aqeel
Samaale
Irrir