The name Samantha is considered to be a feminine form of Samuel (combined with the name suffix "antha").
The first part of the name is derived from the Hebrew word "shama" meaning "listen, hear".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Samantha Bond (born 1961), an English actress;
Samantha Morton (born 1977), an English actress;
Samantha Tolj (born 1982), an Australian actress.
