What is "mahafaly"

The Mahafaly are an ethnic group of Madagascar that inhabit the plains of the Betioky-Ampamihy area. Their name means either "those who make taboos" or "those who make happy", although the former is considered more likely by linguists. In 2013 there were an estimated 150,000 Mahafaly in Madagascar.

The Mahafaly are an ethnic group of South Madagascar.

Mahafaly may also refer to:

• The Mahafaly language, a dialect of Malagasy language
• The Beza Mahafaly Reserve, a nature reserve in Madagascar
• The Mahafaly Plateau, a plateau in Madagascar