Western Names · Girl
The name Samantha
- Letters
- 8
- Syllables
- 3●●●
- First letter
- S
- Origin
- English
- Category
- Western Names
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
2
records of Malaysian citizens on Wikidata carry the name Samantha
A count of Wikidata records, not of the population.Samantha is an English girl's name, perhaps a feminine form of Samuel; its etymology is uncertain.
About the name Samantha
Samantha is an English name that is perhaps a feminine form of Samuel, though its etymology is uncertain. It appeared in America in the 18th century and became much more common after 1964. Another spelling is Samanta.
| Gender | ♀ Girl |
|---|---|
| Origin | English |
| Syllables | Sa-man-tha |
Sources
- Behind the Name: Samantha · behindthename.com · origin
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