Sam
In the past, the name Sam was used as a diminutive form of Samuel and Samantha, but today it it is a given name in itself. Samuel comes from the Hebrew words ‘shama’ meaning ‘heard’ and ‘el’ meaning ‘God’, ‘Lord Almighty’, ‘Yahweh’. Thus, the meaning of Sam is ‘heard by the Lord Almighty, or ‘Yahweh has heard’. The actor Sam Claflin, known for his roles in ‘The Hunger Games’, ‘Me Before You’ and ‘Love, Rosie’, is a well known Sam in popular culture. American movie director Sam Raimi is known for directing the 'Spiderman' trilogy movies.
Gender
Boy
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
told by God
Origin
English, diminutive of Samuel
Numerology
S is for serious, not always joking.
A is for agreeable, the best side of you!
M is for mirth, your laughter.
Lucky
Sam lucky number is 6.
Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Sam
- Sam Shepard (nee Samuel Shepard Rogers III) American playwright and actor
- Sam Wills prop comic
- Samuel Atkinson "Sam" Waterston American actor
- Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill New Zealand actor
- Samuel Jacob "Sam" Bradford American football player
Sam in Pop Culture
- Sam Harmon character in "Ocean's" series
- Samwell "Sam" Tarley character on HBO's "Game of Thrones"
- Sam Malone main character on NBC's "Cheers"
- Samuel "Sam" Winchester main character on The CW's "Supernatural"
- Sam Wilson aka Falcon, Marvel Comics character
