Samantha
told by God or listener (Hebrew/English elaboration of Samuel)
Samantha is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 228, with 34,527 records. It has 3 syllables.
Babies registered in 2024
Samantha was #2 among girls registered in 2024, with 1,138 births. The year before, it was 9th. This is not the May 2021 civil-registry count. See the 2024 list.
Origin and meaning
told by God or listener (Hebrew/English elaboration of Samuel)
Samantha arose in the 18th century in England and America as a feminine adaptation of the biblical name Samuel. In the Philippines, it surged in popularity starting in the 1990s and 2000s, fitting the widespread preference for fashionable modern English names.
Originated in the 18th century in the English-speaking world, likely created as a feminine form of Samuel combined with the Greek suffix 'anthos' (flower) or the name Anthea. It entered Philippine naming customs primarily through American media and globalized popular culture in the late 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very commonly shortened to 'Sam' or 'Sammy', and occasionally duplicated as 'Sam-Sam'. Frequently used as a standalone first name or paired in modern English double names like 'Samantha Nicole' or 'Samantha Grace'.
Related forms
- Samanta Spanish
- Samanta Italian
Would your family give Samantha?
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Samantha with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Samantha with two Filipino surnames?
Samantha is the given name. The full name is Samantha + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Samantha a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Samantha is number 228, with 34,527 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.