According to tradition, Gardhere Samale Hiil (Somali: Gardheere Samaale, also spelled Gardere or Garder) was the first-born child of Samale, the legendary forefather of all Somalis.
| Gardere | |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity |  Somali |
| Location | Somalia Ethiopia Kenya |
| Descended from | Samaale |
| Branches |
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| Language | Somali |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Gardhere's descendants are now a large Somali clan that inhabits vast territories in Kenya, Southern Ethiopia, Djibouti and who Southern Somalia. Notable sub-clans who descend from Gardhere include the Garjante, Degodia, Gaalje'el, Masare, Ciise, Garre, and Cawramale .