Female Name
Samanta
sa.ˈman.ta
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ends in -ta
Eurovision 2020
Eurovision 2021
feminine forms
Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
65/100
formal100%
wholesome80%
strong100%
refined100%
strange80%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Samanta is a variant of the name Samantha, used in several languages. Historically, it also referred to a title and position in the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 12th centuries, denoting a vassal, feudal lord, or tributary chief. The term roughly translates to 'neighbor' and is closely associated with the origin and growth of feudalism in India.
Etymology
Original Form:
Samantha
Evolution:
The name evolved into 'Samanta' in several languages, while also acquiring a distinct historical meaning in the Indian context.
Source:
Historical records and linguistic studies