Samthann: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Samthann – Origin: Old Irish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SAV-un


Samthann is an Old Irish girl's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Saint Names for Girls — Classic Faith, Timeless Beauty.

Meaning & Origin of Samthann

Origin: Old Irish.

A common claim: Sometimes said to possibly mean 'summer gift.' Actually: This is speculative folk etymology (from a perceived resemblance to Irish 'samh,' summer), not an attested meaning.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Samthann

Phonetic: SAV-un   IPA: /ˈsævən/

Popularity of Samthann

Samthann doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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