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Sam name meaning and origin

What does Sam mean?

Short for Samuel or Samantha, from the Biblical name Shemu'el, which means "God has heard", from the Hebrew shama, meaning "heard" and el, meaning "God".

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Famous people named Sam

Sam Claflin is a British actor, best known for his roles in "The Hunger Games", "Love, Rosie" and "Me Before You". Samwise "Sam" Gamgee is Frodo Baggins' best friend in J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings".

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