Samatha

Samatha is a feminine name that appears to be a spelling variant of the more common Samantha. Without the 'n' before the final 'tha,' this version creates a slightly different rhythm when pronounced. The traditional Samantha derives from Aramaic origins meaning 'listener' or Hebrew roots signifying 'heard by God.' Samatha maintains these meaningful connections while offering a streamlined alternative. The name carries an inherent friendliness and approachability, qualities that contributed to Samantha's widespread popularity in the late 20th century. While significantly less common than Samantha, Samatha offers parents a way to honor family members named Samantha while giving their child a subtly distinctive variation. The name works well cross-culturally and ages gracefully from childhood through adulthood.

Pronounced sam-AH-thuh.

As of October 2026, Samatha ranked #17701 in US births in 2018 SSA, peaked at #780 in 1989.