NameBraid
Girl

Samantha

“heard by god”

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
3
Popularity
56 of 100Popular
Nicknames
Sam

About the name Samantha

Samantha is a feminine first name meaning “heard by god”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 3 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Sam.

Frequently asked about Samantha

What does the name Samantha mean?
The first name Samantha means “heard by god”.
Where does the name Samantha come from?
Samantha has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Samantha a girls' or boys' name?
Samantha is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Samantha?
Samantha is a fairly common first name.

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