Meaning: Its source is Samuel, an English name meaning "God heard."

Popularity: The name Samatha ranked 1173rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: Some authorities interpret this name as ''requested of God,'' ''God's heart,'' or ''God's name.''