Samantha
/sə-MAN-thə/
Meaning
Listener; Told by God
At a glance
- Origin: American
- Gender: girl
- Syllables: 3
- Popularity: Very common
- Baby-safe: Yes
Cultural notes
Samantha is a name whose origin is often debated, though it is widely accepted to have Aramaic roots, possibly meaning 'listener' or 'told by God.' It gained significant popularity in the 1960s with the TV show 'Bewitched' featuring a witch named Samantha Stephens.
Vibes
American
English
girl
unisex