Origin and Meaning of Samanthan

Listener / Flower

Origin: Hebrew and English - The name Samantha is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name 'Shama' meaning 'to listen' combined with the Greek 'Anthos', meaning 'flower'.

• Samantha became widely popular in the 1960s, partly due to the character Samantha Stephens from the television show 'Bewitched'.
• The name is used across various cultures and languages, often retaining its original spelling, but sometimes appearing as 'Samanta' in certain regions.
• Notable bearers include actress Samantha Barks, known for her role in 'Les Misérables', and singer-songwriter Samantha Fox, famous in the 1980s.
• Samantha peaked in popularity in the United States in the 1990s, consistently ranking among the top 20 names for girls throughout that decade.
• Related names include Sam, Sammy, or variations like Samanta, and unique spellings such as Samanthah.