Samantha

Girl

Origin: English · Hebrew

Meaning

“English name of uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Samuel ('God has heard')”

Source

Cultural Notes

Samantha is believed to be a feminine form of Samuel; it was popularized in the US by the TV series Bewitched in the 1960s.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1980s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Samantha

  • Samantha Bee, Samantha Smith

Variants & Spellings

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