| Meaning | listener, told by God |
| Origin | English, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Sa-man-tha |
If you are searching for a name that exudes elegance, strength, and a touch of history for your baby girl, look no further than Samantha. This timeless name originated from the male name Samuel but gracefully transitioned into a beloved female moniker in the 19th century.
Samantha holds a beautiful meaning, representing a "listener" or someone "heard by God." It brings forth an aura of attentiveness and understanding, qualities that are revered in any individual.
Throughout history, many exceptional women have borne the name Samantha, leaving their mark in various fields. From Samantha Bee's comedic brilliance to Samantha Power's diplomatic finesse, the name has been carried by remarkable personalities worldwide.
Moreover, fiction has embraced Samantha with equal fervor. Characters like Samantha Stephens from "Bewitched" and Samantha Carter from "Stargate SG-1" have captivated audiences with their charm and intelligence.
Choosing Samantha for your baby girl bestows her with a name that is both classic and contemporary, dignified and approachable. Whether she becomes a diplomat, an astronaut, an artist, or anything she aspires to be, Samantha will be a source of inspiration and strength, guiding her towards a future filled with possibilities.
| Samanta |
| Sammantha |
| Semantha |
| Samara |
| Sabrina |
| Sandra |
| Sarah |
| Sasha |
| Savannah |
| Serena |
| Selena |
| Sophia |
| Stephanie |
| Sabine |
| Sally |
| Sam |
| Sammy |
| Sami |
| Mantha |
| Mandy |
| Samantha Bee | Canadian-American comedian and TV host |
| Samantha Power | Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations |
| Samantha Stosur | Australian professional tennis player |
| Samantha Morton | English actress |
| Samantha Brown | American travel host and TV personality |
| Samantha Harris | Australian TV presenter and model |
| Samantha Boscarino | American actress and singer |
| Samantha Akkineni | Indian actress |
| Samantha Mathis | American actress |
| Samantha Cristoforetti | Italian astronaut |
| Samantha Gongol | Singer in the band Marian Hill |
| Samantha Droke | American actress |
| Samantha Lewthwaite | British terrorism suspect |
| Samantha Ronson | British-American DJ and singer |
| Samantha Ryan | American pornographic actress |
| Samantha Smith | American actress - The Walking Dead |
| Samantha Johnson | British singer and America's Got Talent contestant |
| Samantha Stephens | Bewitched |
| Samantha Carter | Stargate SG-1 |
| Samantha Micelli | Who's the Boss? |
| Samantha Jones | Sex and the City |
| Samantha White | Dear White People |
| Samantha "Sam" Manson | Danny Phantom |
| Samantha "Sam" Puckett | iCarly |
| Samantha Arias/Reign | Supergirl |
| Samantha Ivers | Red Planet |
| Samantha Cook | Skins |
| Samantha "Sam" Swift | Take Two |
| Samantha "Sam" Waters | Profiler |
| Samantha "Sam" Spade | The Maltese Falcon |
| Samantha Grimm | Grimm |
| Samantha "Sam" Winchester | Supernatural |
| Samantha "Sam" Nishimura | Tomb Raider |
| Samantha "Sam" Sparks | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs |
| Samantha "Sam" Shane | Newsies |
| Samantha "Sam" Traynor | Mass Effect 3 |
| Samantha "Sam" Carter | Life As We Knew It |