The ship's name comes from an ancient Estonian county Sakala which is today known as Viljandimaa but is often called Sakalamaa. The arms are a black shield which represents the rich soils of Sakala and ethnic Estonian men's clothing.
The vessel's name stems from an ancient Estonian territory named Sakala, now known as Viljandimaa or often called Sakalamaa. The arms include a black shield indicating the fertile lands of Sakala and embodying traditional Estonian men's attire.