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    Name: Sam

    Origin and Meaning of the Name Sam

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    Gender:

    Both

    Origin:

    Hebrew

    Meaning:

    His name is God

    Pronunciation:

    (sam)   [Guide]

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    Miscellaneous Info for Sam

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    Literary Characters Names, Unisex Names, Canadian Names, American Names, English Names, Nicknames or Pet Names, Twilight Names

    Used in:

    English speaking countries

    Additional info:

    Either a short form of Samantha or Samuel.

    Sam is a character in Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight series of books. It is also the name of the lead character in John Hughes quintessential teen movie, starring Molly Ringwald, "Sixteen Candles".

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    US top 1000 names since 1880

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    The name meaning of Sam and the name origin of Sam have been reviewed by our name experts.
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