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Sam

kind · loyalty · Be creative

Name Origin

Source: English

Root Word: Samuel (male) or Samantha (female)

Derived From: Hebrew name Shemuel

Meaning: “Hear” or “God Hears”

Popularity History: The name Sam became widely popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries and remains common in Anglo-American culture, especially as a nickname.