"Sam" meaning in English

See Sam in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈsæm/ [UK, US] Audio: en-us-Sam.ogg [US] Forms: Sam
Head templates: {{proper noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Sam is a male given name. It is usually short for Samuel.
    Sense id: simple-Sam-en-name-VDANOCAa Categories (other): Given names, Male given names
  2. Sam is a female given name. It is usually short for Samantha.
    Sense id: simple-Sam-en-name-XKlcjjKp Categories (other): Female given names, Given names
     
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  "lang_code": "en",
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