Sam Name Meaning & Origin
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The name of a Guardian.
Generally a nickname for Samantha.
Nickname for any name starting with "Sam".- Personal experiences with the name Sam
I know a Sam who shares lasagna-based insight.
Very strong, a natural athlete, super funny, a crowd pleaser
- Nicknames for Sam
Sammy, Sammy Lammy
- Meanings and history of the name Sam
Of English and Hebrew origin, most accurately means "God Heard". In Aramaic, it means "Listener". In Greek, it may mean "Flower".
- Famous real-life people named Sam
Sam is the name of the daughter of Charlie Sheen.
Sam Alexis Woods (b. 2007), daughter of American professional golfer Tiger Woods- Sam in song, story & screen
Sam Nicholls Casualty Doctor
Samantha "Sam" Strange, character from the canadian TV show Being Erica
Sam the Super Spy from the children's cartoon "Totally Spies".
Samirah "Sam" al-Abbas, character in Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and The Gods of Asgard