Sam as a Male Name
Sam is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike.
As a unisex name, Sam works equally for males; on male babies it reads as strong and modern, carrying the same Hebrew roots either way. The name Sam means “God has heard / name of God” and is of Hebrew origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Samuel, Samantha, Sammy, Sami.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Sam across all genders, see the complete Sam name meaning.
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Sam is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike. It means “God has heard / name of God” and is of Hebrew origin.
What does Sam mean?+
Sam means “God has heard / name of God” and originates from Hebrew.