the other one led by Gaob ǀNarirab settled at |Haigomab!gaus, south-east of Otjituuo. The latter-mentioned group split up in four (4) factions: One group moved to the ǃHoaruseb River, and systematically down towards the Atlantic Ocean following the said river and settling on its banks, and they became known as the ǃNaranin and ǃHoarusedaman respectively. The other group moved to the ǁHuanib River, and inhabited the area of ǃNani|audi (Sesfontein), and was called by the name ǁHuanidaman. The third faction moved towards the Dâureb (Brandberg) and got the name Dâuredaman and ǃNamidaman. The last faction moved towards Anibira-āhes (Fransfontein), and Aroǃhūb area, and they were later joined by the ǂAodaman who moved thereto from the Paresis Mountains. The remainder of clans not mentioned above came into existence as a result of fractions in they already mentioned clans. Kings Gaob ǁAruseb (1640–1665)- ǂKhanubes (Okanjande) in the vicinity of ǃHob (Waterberg) Gaob ǀNarimab (1665–1715)- Gamaǂhiras (Otjimbamba) Gaob ǃGariseb (1715–1740)- Guxanus (near Waterberg) and ǂKhanubes (Okanjande) Gaob ǀNawabeb (1740- 1790)- ǂKhanubes (Okanjande) Gaob Xamseb (1790–1812)- ǀAeǁgams (Windhoek) Kai Gaob ǃGausib ǁGuruseb (1812- 1865)- ǂGans (Gamsberg) Gaob Abraham ǁGuruseb (1865– 1880)- ǂGans (Gamsberg) and (1866–1880)- ǀÂǂgommes (Okombahe) Gaob Cornelius Goreseb (1880– 1910)- ǀÂǂgommes (Okombahe) Gaob Judas Goreseb (1910–1953) Gaob David Goreseb (1953–1976) Gaob Justus ǀUruhe ǁGaroëb (1977–present) Clans The Damara consist of 34 clans: At least 12 Damara clans were recorded by the beginning of 1800 with various identities and leadership styles. Animîn: lit. Let them say/ the birds say- In the vicinity of ǃNoagutsaub, commonly known as Kaiǁkhaes (Okahandja). Aoguwun: lit. Tiger eye stones/ Sheep rams- To the south of ǂGaios commonly known as ǃNaniǀaus (Sesfontein) in Gaogob (Kaokoveld). The Aoguwun are also known as the Aogūdaman. Aopeǁaen: lit. Firefly Damaras- Named as such as a result of the Fireflies/ glow-worms of family lampyridae that illuminated the skies above the fountain of ǃGuidiǁgams (Omaruru) at night. Arodaman: lit. Damaras of the Sandveldt- In and around ǃHōb also known as Apabeb (Waterberg). The Arodaman later shared their land with the Herero (Kavazembi) who arrived much later. Aumîn: lit. Bitter words and blessings- To the north and east of ǃHōb also known as Apabeb (Waterberg). Auodaman: lit. Named after a medicinal plant endemic to the Auos Mountains- Down the Auob River around ǃAris (Steenbok). Auridaman: lit. Damaras of Aurib- Aurib is an arid land to the east of Gamaǂhâb (Kamanjab). Danidaman: : lit Honey Damaras-