Girl name
Samantha name meaning
“God has heard; flower”
Samantha is an English feminine name commonly linked to the meanings “God has heard” and “flower”. These associations come through Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el, traditionally interpreted as “God has heard”, and Greek anthos, meaning “flower”. The name’s formation and original meaning remain uncertain.
What does Samantha mean?
God has heard; flower
In Indonesian: Tuhan telah mendengar; bunga
Origin and cultural usage of Samantha
The English name Samantha is often linked to Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el, traditionally interpreted as 'God has heard', and Greek anthos, 'flower'. Its formation and original meaning remain uncertain.
How to pronounce Samantha
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩꦤ꧀ꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙᮔ᮪ᮒ᮪ᮠ |
Is Samantha a girl’s name?
Yes, Samantha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Samantha ranks #2,388 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Samantha
- Samantha Ari Wardhana · b. 1961
- Samantha Lintang · b. 1987
- Samantha Tivani · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Samantha
What is the meaning of Samantha?
Samantha means God has heard; flower. The English name Samantha is often linked to Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el, traditionally interpreted as 'God has heard', and Greek anthos, 'flower'. Its formation and original meaning remain uncertain.
Is Samantha a girl’s name?
Yes, Samantha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Samantha have?
Samantha has 3 syllables (Sa-man-tha) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Samantha?
Samantha ranks #2,388 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Samantha?
Notable people named Samantha include Samantha Ari Wardhana, Samantha Lintang, Samantha Tivani.
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