Samanta

Hebrew, feminization of Samuel

"told by God"

Samanta Origin and Meaning

The name Samanta is a girl's name.

Samanta is a feminine name representing a variation of Samantha, which originated as a feminine form of Samuel, meaning 'God has heard' in Hebrew. This spelling, without the 'h,' is particularly popular in Latin American countries, Italy, and parts of Eastern Europe. While the standard Samantha spelling rose to prominence in the English-speaking world during the 1960s-1980s, the Samanta variant maintains steady usage in various international communities. The name carries connotations of strength and femininity simultaneously. With its melodic quality and international appeal, Samanta represents a slightly more exotic alternative to the traditional spelling while maintaining the same friendly, approachable character.

Popularity of the name Samanta

• 421 Mexico 2021
• 186 Poland 2020

Famous People Named Samanta

• Samanta Carissa "Sammi" Sanchez American Latin singer
• Samanta Tīna Latvian pop singer
• Samanta Karavella Albanian pop singer
• Samanta Fabris Croatian volleyball player