However, in the same game - ME2, the codex states that; "Contrary to popular belief, Ardat-Yakshi are neither extremely rare (around one per cent of asari dwell on the AY spectrum), nor are they all murderers." This simply means the writers had different ideas.
The patriarch on Omega will also mention the monastery. At least, he did on my last playthrough of ME2.
As for the original question, I don't know. But from that Samara says it does seem she had a different birthname.
Modifié par YouKnowMyName, 05 novembre 2013 - 06:14 .