Samantha
Meaning of Samantha
Samantha is a charming female name with roots in English and Hebrew traditions. Pronounced as suh-MAN-thuh, it has been a popular choice for girls for many years. The name Samantha carries a strong association with femininity and grace, often shorted to Sam or Sammy for an added touch of endearment. Its popularity soared in the United States from the late 20th century, achieving its highest ranking as the third most chosen baby girl name in 1998. Over the years since then, Samantha continues to be a beloved choice among parents, maintaining a consistent presence within the top 150 names.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as suh-MAN-thuh (/səˈmænθə/)
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Notable People Named Samantha
| Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an award-winning Indian actress known for her work in Telugu and Tamil films. |
| Samantha Jane Morton is an accomplished English actress and director, celebrated for her contributions to independent cinema and honored with prestigious awards such as a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award. |
| Samantha Jane Power is an American journalist, diplomat, and government official, currently serving as the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and previously as the 28th United States Ambassador to the United Nations. |
| Samantha Reed Smith was an American peace activist and child actress known for her anti-war efforts during the Cold War, including a personal invitation to visit the Soviet Union after writing a letter to the General Secretary of the Communist Party. |
| Samantha Anne Bee is a multi-talented Canadian-American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actress, and television host. |
| Samantha Urbani is a multi-talented American artist known for her work as a singer, songwriter, visual artist, filmmaker, and producer, who has been involved in various musical projects and collaborations throughout her career. |
| Samantha Spiro is an award-winning English actress and singer, known for her roles in stage plays, television films, and popular TV series such as Game of Thrones and Sex Education. |
| Samantha Gwendoline Cameron, Baroness Cameron of Chipping Norton, is an English businesswoman known for her role as the former creative director of Smythson of Bond Street and her marriage to former UK Prime Minister David Cameron. |
| Samantha Mathis is an American actress and trade union leader known for her roles in films such as Little Women and American Psycho, and for serving as the Vice President, Actors/Performers of SAG-AFTRA from 2015 to 2019. |
| Samantha McKiver Irby is an American comedian, essayist, blogger, and television writer known for her humorous observations on modern society through her blog "bitches gotta eat" and best-selling books. |
| Samantha Armytage is a prominent Australian journalist and television presenter. |
| Samantha Martel Johnson is an American soccer defender who has played for various National Women's Soccer League and Australian W-League clubs. |
| Samantha May, also known as Sam May, is a former Australian netball player who achieved success in both the Netball Superleague and the Australian domestic leagues. |
| Samantha Bosco is an American Paralympic athlete who won two bronze medals in Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics. |
| Samantha Harvey is an English novelist known for her critically acclaimed novels and nominations for literary prizes. |
