Name:
Samantha
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Samantha originates in Hebrew language and means "Lord has heard". It is a feminine form of Samuel, or so at least most sources suggest. Some sources claim, though, that the origin and meaning is unclear. In the English-speaking countries it has been used since the 18th century. It was popularized by the main character in the TV show Bewitched, Samantha Stephens, in the 1960s. More recently by Kim Cattrall's character Samantha Jones in the TV show Sex and the City.
Pronunciation:
sə-MAN-thə
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Samanta
Sammi
Famous Samantha:
Samantha Bee : comic
Samantha Bond : actress
Samantha Cook : writer
Samantha Dunn : writer
Samantha Flynn : musician
Samantha Morton : actress
Samantha Osmer : published author
Samantha Smith : actress
Samantha Boscarino : actress
Samantha Stosur : tennis player