Hebrew · Unisex name
Sam
“God has heard”
About the name Sam
Sam is a short form of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shemuel, usually interpreted as God has heard or name of God. It is also used for Samantha, Samson, and Samara, so it is given to both boys and girls. In The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, Samwise Gamgee, known simply as Sam, is the steadfast companion who helps Frodo carry the Ring to Mount Doom. Uncle Sam is the national personification of the United States. The name also belongs to the folk singer Sam Cooke and the playwright Sam Shepard.
- Meaning
- God has heard
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- SAM(1 syl.)
Middle names for Sam
- Sam Elizabeth
- Sam James
- Sam Rose
- Sam Alexander
- Sam Louise
Questions about Sam
- What does Sam mean?
- Sam is a Hebrew name meaning "God has heard".
- How do you pronounce Sam?
- Sam is pronounced SAM, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Sam?
- Variants of Sam include Sammy, Sammie, Sami.
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