Sammy
/samee/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Sammy is a English name meaning "His name is God". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Sammy is derived from Samuel (Hebrew) or Samantha (Aramaic/Hebrew). Samuel originates from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, meaning "God has heard." Samantha has less certain etymology but is often considered Aramaic or Hebrew, possibly meaning "listener" or related to Samuel.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic samee
IPA sæmi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as samee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Sammy
- · Sammy Davis Jr. - Entertainer
- · Sammy Hagar - Musician
- · Sammy Sosa - Baseball Player
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