Samantha

Samantha as a name

Samantha is a popular female given name of English origin. The name is thought to have originated from the Aramaic language, where it means “listener” or “hearer”. It was later adopted in English and has been in use since the 18th century.

The name Samantha gained significant popularity in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, due in part to the popularity of the character Samantha Stephens in the television show “Bewitched”. Today, it remains a commonly used name in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

Some famous individuals named Samantha include actress Samantha Smith, athlete Samantha Stosur, and journalist Samantha Bee.