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Name Origin

Sam is a shortened form of the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning 'God has heard.' It's a popular unisex name with roots in biblical tradition.

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Famous People

Sam Walton (1918-1992)

Businessman

  • Founder of Walmart
  • Revolutionized retail industry with discount pricing and large-scale operations

Sam Cooke (1931-1964)

Singer, Songwriter

  • Pioneer of soul music
  • Known for hits like 'A Change Is Gonna Come' and 'You Send Me'
  • Influenced generations of musicians

Sam Neill (1947-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in Jurassic Park, The Piano, and Peaky Blinders
  • Acclaimed stage and screen actor with a long career