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Samantha

/sə-MAN-thə/

girl
American
Very common
long

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

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