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Samantha

A female given name from Hebrew.

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Samantha at a glance

Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation (IPA)
/səˈmænθə/, [səˈmɛənθə]

Etymology

It was recorded in the 17th century in England. Most probably a feminine form of Samuel, possibly influenced by Anthea. Other suggestions include Aramaic ܫܡܥܢܬܐ (šemʿanta, “listener”, noun), from ܫܡܥ. In India, Samantha can be interpreted as a variant spelling of Samanta, from Sanskrit समन्त (samanta, “universal, adjacent”).

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What does the name Samantha mean?

A female given name from Hebrew.

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