Surname · Greek
Σαμς
“God has heard”·“asked of God”·“one who listens well”
Σαμς is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Sams.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Σαμς is Sams written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, SAMS is a diminutive of Samuel. Suggested meanings include “God has heard” and “asked of God.” The exact derivation is not certain. In English use, SAMS is a diminutive of Samantha. One Aramaic interpretation is “one who listens well.” Its derivation is not certain.
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Where it comes from
Σαμς is Sams written in the Greek alphabet. In English use, SAMS is a diminutive of Samuel. Samuel comes from Hebrew Shemuel, with a long history in Jewish and Christian naming traditions. In English use, SAMS is a diminutive of Samantha. A possible origin is Aramaic, although the derivation remains uncertain.
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Σαμς’s family of names
In Greek usage, Σαμς as a surname has a transliteration in SAMS.
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