Cursive Names

Samantha in Cursive

How to write the name Samantha in cursive — watch it drawn, trace every stroke, and take the free worksheet to paper.

In cursive, Samantha is written in 3 strokes with 2 pencil lifts: the capital S on its own, then a-m-a-n-t-h-a in one continuous stroke; then go back to cross the t. Press play to watch it drawn on the writing lines, then trace it yourself and print the free worksheet.

Samantha written in cursive on handwriting guidelines, with a green starting dot and a red stop sign

How to write Samantha in cursive

  1. 1Form the capital S on its own and lift before the next letter.
  2. 2Keep the pencil down through a-m-a-n-t-h-a, letting each exit stroke become the next letter's entry.
  3. 3Last, return to cross the t — always after the body of the word is done.
Strokes: 3Pencil lifts: 2Letters: 8

The capital S fills the space between the baseline and the topline. t and h are tall letters that reach toward the topline. a, m, and n stay between the baseline and the midline.

How the letters in Samantha connect

All 6 of the joins in Samantha leave the letter on an undercurve. Remember: the capital S stands alone, so lift the pencil before the next letter.

The letters in Samantha

Samantha is only as good as its letters. Each card links to the full guide — animation, joins, quiz, and worksheet — for that letter.

Trace Samantha in cursive

Ready to try? Drag from the green circle through each stroke in order. If you drift off Samantha, the cursor waits for you to come back.

Put your finger or mouse on the circle and pull it through the first stroke.

Free printable Samantha cursive worksheet

Take Samantha to pencil and paper — the free printable worksheet has dashed models to trace, green starting dots for guided writing, a model to copy, and open writing lines to finish.

Need a different name? Make your own name tracing worksheet — free, for any spelling.

Frequently asked questions

Write the capital S on its own, then a-m-a-n-t-h-a in one continuous stroke. Finish by going back to cross the t. Keep every letter slanting the same direction and resting on the baseline.

Samantha takes 3 strokes: the capital S on its own, then a-m-a-n-t-h-a in one continuous stroke; then go back to cross the t.

The pencil lifts 2 times: after the standalone capital S and to cross the t.

The capital S fills the space between the baseline and the topline. t and h are tall letters that reach toward the topline. a, m, and n stay between the baseline and the midline.

No. The capital S is a standalone capital: write it, lift the pencil, and start the next letter separately.

Practice writing Samantha with real feedback

Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.