Details for the forename Samantha

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Samantha (female)


Diminutive(s):	Sam (F)
Masculine form:	Samuel (M)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	Originally from the southern US states, Samantha was introduced into Britain in mid-20^th century. It is probably a feminine form of Samuel but may be from the Aramaic for "listener".