出典:Wiktionary
It was recorded in the 17th century in England.[1]
Most probably a feminine form of Samuel, possibly influenced by Anthea. Other suggestions include ܫܡܥܢܬܐ (šemʿanta, “listener”, noun), from ܫܡܥ.
In India, Samantha can be interpreted as a variant spelling of Samanta, from Sanskrit समन्त (samanta, “universal, adjacent”).
Samantha