Gumara

Gumara is a toponym and personal name used in Ethiopia. The most widely cited reference is to the Gumara River, located in the Amhara Region of northern Ethiopia. The river runs through rural land and drains into Lake Tana, forming part of the Nile basin. The surrounding floodplain supports agriculture, fishing, and pastoral activities, and the area is characterized by rural communities and village life. Spelling and transliteration of Ethiopian place names vary, so Gumara may appear in slightly different forms in maps and documents.

In addition to the river, Gumara is used as a place name for settlements in the vicinity of the river in Amhara, reflecting the common practice of naming localities after geographical features.

Gumara is also used as a personal name in Ethiopian communities, where it can function as a given name or surname. As with many Ethiopian names, its use and pronunciation may vary with language and dialect.

Outside Ethiopia, Gumara is rarely used, and references typically pertain to Ethiopian geography or people. The term’s etymology is not widely documented in widely available sources.