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How to pronounce Samantha (sa-MAN-tha)

Samantha

sa-MAN-tha

Samantha

Three syllables. Stress on the second syllable. Often shortened to Sam.

Notes

Three syllables. Stress on the second syllable. Often shortened to Sam.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew/Aramaic
Meaning
listener (feminine of Samuel)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Sam
  • Sammie
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Popularised by the 1958 film Bell, Book and Candle and the TV show Bewitched.

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