English Explanatory Dictionary

Samantha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Hebrew.

Pronunciation

/səˈmænθə/ [səˈmɛənθə] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Samantha.wav

Word forms

Samantha

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”).

Related words

Sam Sammy Sami Sammie
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