Origin and Meaning of the Name Sam

Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name Sam

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Sam

English

Meaning of the Name Sam

The name Sam is a short form of Samuel, Samson or Samantha.

Famous bearers

Bearers include Sam Lanin (1891 - 1977), an American male jazz bandleader; Sam Shepard (born 1943), an American male playwright, writer, and actor; Sam Raimi (born 1959), an American male director, producer, and actor.

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