Definitions

1. noun

A feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Shmattan, which is related to the name Hannah; a female person bearing this name.

“Samantha was a popular name in the 1980s and 1990s.”

2. proper noun

A name of a specific person, such as an actress (Samantha Morton) or a singer (Samantha James).

“The singer Samantha James released her debut album last year.”