Samantha
| Pronunciation | /səˈmænθə/ sə-MAN-thə |
|---|---|
| Gender | Primarily feminine |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Possibly a literary, created name derived from a combination of Samuel and Anthea; also a Sri Lankan masculine name derived from the name of the deity Saman |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Sam, Sami, Sammi, Sammie, Sammy, Sammye |
| Related names | Anthea, Samuel, Semanthe, Sigmund; Saman |
Samantha is an English feminine given name in use since the 17th century that is of uncertain derivation. It is now in popular use worldwide due to various popular culture influences.