Origin and Meaning of Sammantha

A combination of 'Sam' and 'Antha', which are often interpreted to mean 'listener' and 'flower', respectively.

Origin: English - Derived from the name Samantha, which is thought to come from the Hebrew name 'Shmuel' or the Aramaic word for 'listener' and the Greek word 'antha' meaning 'flower'.

• Sammantha is a less common variation of the more popular name Samantha, which gained popularity in the late 20th century.
• While Samantha is widely used in English-speaking countries, Sammantha often appears in cultures that have modified spellings to create a unique identity.
• Notable bearers of the name Samantha include actress Samantha Barks and the character Samantha from the TV series 'Sex and the City'.
• Samantha reached peak popularity in the United States during the 1990s, whereas Sammantha remains much less common, likely due to variations being more niche.
• Related names include Sam, Sammy, and Sandra, which share elements with either the 'Sam' or the 'antha' component.