Sammantha is a more unique version of the common baby name Samantha. With this variation, you can still use the common nickname Sam, but Sammie and its variations work better. Though not on the top 100 list like Samantha, Sammantha will help your daughter stand out from the crowd.
Meaning of the name Sammantha:
Hebrew: told by God
Origin of the name Sammantha:
Sammantha is a spelling variation of the baby name Samantha. This original option was the female form of Samuel in that the creators simply added the “-antha” suffix. Samantha and Sammantha became popularized in the 1700s, becoming popular in America in the mid-twentieth century.
Symbolism of the name Sammantha:
The baby name Sammantha means “told by God” because it has the same meaning as Samuel. Samuel comes from the original Hebrew name Shemu'el. This meant “God has heard.”
Style of the name Sammantha:
Traditional
Gender of the name Sammantha:
Sammantha is a tomboyish baby name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Sammantha:
suh-MAN-thuh
Number of syllables in the name Sammantha:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Sammantha:
Sammantha feels wholesome and strong. It has a sportiness about it that makes it a fun name option.
Alternative spellings for the name Sammantha:
- Samantha
- Sammanta
- Samanta
- Sammanntha
- Samanntha
Nicknames for the name Sammantha:
Popularity of the name Sammantha:
Sammantha is not a top 1,000 baby name in America. The alternate spelling, Samantha, however, has been a top 100 name since 1976. it was actually a top 10 name from 1988 to 2006.
Related names for the name Sammantha:
Great middle names for Sammantha and their meanings:
- Joleen (Yahweh is gracious)
- Rose (rose, a flower)
- Maxine (the greatest)
- Claire (clear)
- Adalyn (noble one)
- Jane (God is gracious)
- Natalie (birthday, Christmas)
- Caroline (strong)
Famous people with the name Sammantha:
No famous people have the baby name Sammantha.
Sammanthas in popular culture:
There are no fictional characters with the alternative spelling Sammantha.