Sam facts for kids

Sam is a short and common name that can mean many different things! It's often used as a nickname for names like Samuel or Samantha. But "Sam" or "SAM" can also be an abbreviation for places, organizations, or even scientific terms.

This article will help you explore the many meanings of "Sam" and "SAM" around the world.

Places Called Sam

Many places around the world are named Sam or use SAM as a code.

Countries and Airports

• SAM is a special code for Salamo Airport in Papua New Guinea. This code helps airlines and airports identify it quickly.
• SAM is also the country code for American Samoa. This code is used in sports, like the Olympics (IOC code), and in soccer (FIFA code).

Towns and Villages

There are several towns and villages named Sam:

• Sam, Benin, a small place in the country of Benin.
• Sam, Boulkiemdé, a village in Burkina Faso.
• Sam, Bourzanga, another village in Burkina Faso.
• Sam, Iran, a location in Iran.
• Sam, Kongoussi, one more village in Burkina Faso.
• Sam, a populated area in Teton County, Idaho, in the United States.

People and Languages Named Sam

The name Sam is used by many people and is part of different languages.

Names for People

• Sam (given name): This is a common first name, often a shorter version of Samuel or Samantha. Many famous people have Sam as their given name.
• Sam (surname): Sam can also be a family name or surname.
  • Cen (surname): In Cantonese, a Chinese language, the surname "Cen" is sometimes spelled as "Sam."
  • Shen (surname): The Chinese surname "Shen" is also often spelled as "Sam" in Cantonese.

Languages

• Sam languages: This is a group of languages spoken in parts of Africa, including Somali, Rendille, and Boni.
• Sam language: There is also a specific language called Sam spoken in New Guinea.

Historical Figures

• Sam (Book of Mormon): In the Book of Mormon, Sam is known as the older brother of Nephi.
• Sām: This is the name of a brave folk hero from ancient Persian stories.

Amazing Animals Named Sam

Many animals have become famous with the name Sam.

• Sam (army dog): Sam was a brave army dog who served his country and sadly passed away in 2000.
• Sam (horse): Born in 1815, Sam was a famous British racehorse known as a Thoroughbred.
• Sam (koala): This koala became famous in 2009 after being rescued from terrible bushfires in Victoria, Australia.
• Sam (orangutan): Sam was a playful orangutan character in the movie Dunston Checks In.
• Sam (ugly dog): Sam was a very unique-looking dog who was voted the world's ugliest dog three times in a row from 2003 to 2005.
• Unsinkable Sam: This incredible cat survived the sinking of three different ships during World War II! He truly earned his nickname.

Sam in Entertainment and Media

"Sam" is a popular name in movies, music, and TV shows.

Movies and TV Shows

• Sam (1967 film): This movie was directed by Larry Buchanan.
• Sam (1986 film): This was a documentary film released in 1986.
• Sam (1973 TV series): A British drama series.
• Sam (1978 TV series): A crime drama series from the United States.

Music

• Sam (Osvajači album): An album released in 1995 by the band Osvajači.
• Sam (Škabo album): An album released in 2003 by Škabo.
• "Sam" (Olivia Newton-John song): A popular song by Olivia Newton-John from 1977.

Comics and Awards

• S.A.M. (comics): This is a French comic book series.
• SAM Awards: These are awards given for music in South Australia by an organization called Music SA.

Sam in Business

The term SAM is used in many business areas, from company names to financial terms.

Companies and Brands

• SAM (vehicles): This is a company in Greece that makes trucks.
• S.A.M.: Simply About Music: This is a radio network that uses satellites to broadcast music.
• SAM: This is the stock market symbol for the Boston Beer Company, which makes Samuel Adams beer.
• SAM Colombia: An airline from Colombia.
• SAM Records: An American record company that focused on disco music.
• Società Aerea Mediterranea: An Italian airline that operated in two different periods (1926-1934 and 1959-1981).

Business Terms

• Serviceable available market: This means the part of the total market that a company can realistically serve with its products or services.
• System for Award Management (SAM): This is a special database used by the U.S. Government for its suppliers.

Museums Called SAM

Several museums use SAM in their names or codes.

• Seattle Art Museum: A large art museum located in Seattle, USA.
• SAM: This is the museum code for the South Australian Museum.

Organizations Called SAM

Many groups and organizations use SAM as part of their name.

• Scientific Advice Mechanism: This is a group that gives scientific advice to the European Commission.
• Serve America Movement: An American political party.
• Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts: A group for snowmobile enthusiasts in Massachusetts.
• Society of American Magicians: An organization for magicians in America.

Sam in Science and Technology

SAM is a common abbreviation in many scientific and tech fields.

Biology and Medicine

• Phytelephas seemannii: This is a plant known as 'sam' in the Cuna language.
• S-Adenosyl methionine: This is a chemical compound important in many body processes, especially for transferring methyl groups.
• SAMtools: A set of tools used in biology to work with DNA sequencing data.
• Self-assembled monolayer: A very thin layer of molecules that arrange themselves in an organized way.
• Shoot apical meristem: This is a special plant tissue found at the tip of a plant's shoot, where new growth happens.
• Sorting and assembly machinery: A group of proteins that help organize other proteins in cells.
• Segmental arterial mediolysis: A medical condition that affects arteries.

Physics and Astronomy

• Southern Annular Mode: This describes how the atmosphere changes in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Swinging Atwood's machine: A physics experiment that shows how energy and motion work.
• SAm: This is a type of Magellanic spiral galaxy that does not have a bar shape.

Software and Computing

• SAM (file format): A way to store data about DNA sequences in bioinformatics.
• Sam (text editor): A program used for writing and editing text.
• Microsoft Sam: A computer-generated voice that was part of the screen reader in Windows 2000 and XP.
• SAM Broadcaster: A program used to broadcast radio over the internet.
• SAM Coupé: A type of 8-bit home computer made in Britain.
• Sequential access memory: A type of computer memory where data must be accessed in a specific order.
• Software asset management: The process of managing and optimizing the use of software in a company.
• Software Automatic Mouth: A program that can make a computer speak.
• SAM (Synchronous Address Multiplexer): A special chip found in some older 8-bit computers.

Security in Computing

• SAM card (Security Authentication Module card): A card that holds special keys for security and encryption.
• Secure access module: A secure chip used in devices to protect sensitive information.
• Security Account Manager: A part of Microsoft Windows that stores user passwords and security information.

Other Technologies

• Scanning acoustic microscope: A microscope that uses sound waves to create images.
• Sample Analysis at Mars: An instrument on the Curiosity rover that analyzes samples on Mars.
• Small article monitor: A device used to check for radioactive contamination on small items.
• Stop action magnet: A part of a pipe organ that helps control the sound.
• Surface-to-air missile: A missile designed to shoot down aircraft from the ground.

Sam in Sports

• Sam (mascot): Sam was the official mascot for the 1984 Summer Olympics.
• Strongside linebacker: In American football, a strongside linebacker is sometimes called a "Sam" linebacker.

Other Uses of Sam

• Sandy Area Metro: A public transportation system in Oregon, USA.
• Uncle Sam: A famous symbol that represents the United States government.
• Synodically Authorized Minister: A title for a minister who has been approved by a church group.

Related Pages

• Sam and the Womp: A British band.
• Sam FM (disambiguation): Different radio stations named Sam FM.
• Samantha: A female given name often shortened to "Sam."
• Sammy (disambiguation): An informal variation of the name "Sam."
• Samuel (name): The full name from which "Sam" often comes.