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Sam

Pronunciation: SAM (key)
Names related to Sam: Sammy, Samson, Samuel, Sammie
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Origin of the name Samuel:

The Ecclesiastic Late Latin form of the Ecclesiastic Greek Samouel, which is from the Hebrew Shmuel, a name derived from shěmū’ē‘l (name of God, his name is God). Var: Sam. Pet: Sammy.

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My husband's name is Sam. I never imagined I would marry anyone named Sam because the name sounded so boring to me. Actually my Sam is the most loving, loyal, trustworthy, nonjudgemental person I have ever met. When my friends and I are talking, I frequently say "Damn Sam" simply because it just goes together. LOL

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Sammy, Sammy Boi, Samd dog

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Sam Winchester, character in the CW's tv series "Supernatural" - played by Jared Padalecki
Uncle Sam, symbol of the United States
Sam I Am, character in Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham -- (That Sam I Am, That Sam I Am, I do not like that Sam I Am!)
Sam Gamgee, character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
"Son of Sam", a song by Elliott Smith
Sam Wilson, secret identity of the Falcon in Marvel comics

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