Samantha (F)>
Samantha (female)
| Diminutive(s): | Sam (F) | Pet Name(s): | Sammie (F) | Masculine form: | Samuel (M)
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Source(s): |
The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
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Notes: |
English, originally from the southern US states, Samantha was introduced into Britain in mid-20th century. It is probably a feminine form of Samuel but may be from the Aramaic for "listener". |
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