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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Watch mountain; Elm-tree seed

Samaria is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. Meaning “watch mountain,” this may just be the perfect name for an astute little one who doesn’t let any detail pass them by. Samaria is also the name of the capital of ancient Israel, now in modern-day Palestine, giving baby a rich and diverse history to her title. Stemming from Samara, Samaria can also signify “elm-tree seed” from a Latin root of the same spelling. A unique twist on the usual suspects like Sammie and Samantha, it gives baby an edge on their class roll call.