Samantha
suh-MAN-thuh
Popularity
#127
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
592,059
Peak Year
#25,926 in 1990
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The origin of Samantha is debated. Likely created in America, possibly derived from combining 'Sam' from Samuel and 'Anthea' from Greek roots meaning 'flower'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Samantha Morton
English actress and director.
Samantha Bee
Canadian-American comedian, writer, producer, and political commentator.
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