Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 03, 2024

Samanthi

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Origin: British

Meaning: God has heard

Samanthi is a name of Hebrew origin and a direct variant of the popular feminine name Samantha. It is also believed to be the female equivalent of Samuel, with all three names carrying the meaning of "God has heard." Samanthi is thought to be the name Samuel blended with the Greek word anthos, meaning "flower." With fun nicknames like Sam and Sami, your new best friends can decide which one they love best.