Samwise

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Samwise means 'half-wise', or someone who is only partly wise.
Pronunciation
SAM-wiez(English)
Sam-wise
Popularity
Samwise is not very common in the world and is not ranked in most countries.

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Samwise Name meanings & History

English, derived from Old English words 'sæm' meaning 'half' and 'wīs' meaning 'wise'. Samwise means 'half-wise', or someone who is only partly wise. Means "simple, half wise" from Old English sam "half" and wis "wise". This is the name of a hobbit in J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings (1954). Samwise Gamgee, often called Sam, is the faithful companion of Frodo on his quest to destroy the One Ring. Samwise is an English-like translation of his true hobbit name Banazîr. Samwise is a rare name, and it's mostly used informally as a nickname. However, it can also be suitable as a formal name for parents who are fans of 'The Lord of the Rings' or appreciate the meaning behind the name.

Zodiac Sign of Samwise: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Samwise:

S: Status,Sensuality,Social Standing,Security,Solidity,Sex,Success

A: Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Assertive

M: Memorabilia,Mushy,Memory,Mommy,Manipulative,Maternal,Mother

W: Wonderment,Wonderful,Wild,Wishful,Willful

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

E: Enliven,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate

Samwise is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

The only famous Samwise is the fictional character in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

Related Names to Samwise

Samuel, Samson, Sammy, Samir, Samantha, Samara.