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GirlPronounced English /sə.ˈmæn.θə/; Italian /sa.ˈman.ta/; Dutch /saː.ˈmɑn.taː/Dutch language family

Samantha

Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of Samuel, using the name suffix antha meaning "flower").

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Samantha is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /sə.ˈmæn.θə/; Italian /sa.ˈman.ta/; Dutch /saː.ˈmɑn.taː/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /sə.ˈmæn.θə/; Italian /sa.ˈman.ta/; Dutch /saː.ˈmɑn.taː/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of Samuel, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ἄνθος ( anthos ) meaning "flower"). It originated in America in the 18th century but was fairly uncommon until 1964, when it was popularized by the main character on the television show Bewitched.

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Usage: english, italian, dutch

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