Origin and Meaning of Samanth

Listener, flower

Origin: Hebrew - Samanth is derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen', and is also associated with the Sanskrit word meaning 'flower'.

• Samanth is a variant of the more common name Samantha, which gained popularity in the 20th century.
• While primarily found in English-speaking countries, the name has variations in several cultures, such as Samanta in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish contexts.
• Notable bearers of the name Samantha include actress Samantha Barks and author Samantha Shannon, but the variant Samanth is less common, thus fewer notable references exist.
• Samantha peaked in popularity in the U.S. in the 1990s, making Samanth an unusual but interesting alternative.
• Related names include Samantha, Sam, and other variations like Samara or Sami.