Told by God; listener
A variation of Samantha, likely originating as a feminine form of Samuel with the addition of the Greek suffix 'anthos' meaning flower, though primarily interpreted as 'God has heard'. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a softer, international alternative to the more common spelling.
About 21 girls were named Samanta in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Spanish journalist and television presenter
Award-winning Argentine Spanish-language author
Latvian singer and songwriter
