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Samson

Samson is a boy’s name that derives from the Hebrew word shemesh, meaning "sun” or “sun child.” A strong masculine name with important religious connotations, Samson appears in the Hebrew Bible as a champion of the Israelites. Samson is blessed with supernatural strength that resides in his hair, and which his mistress Delilah famously cuts in an act of betrayal. Samson is a great choice for baby if you plan to raise him in the Jewish faith. It has the added bonus of allowing you to call him by the nickname Sam, while ensuring he has a more unique given name than the more common Samuel.
Hebrew Male
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Meaning

Sun, sun child

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Pronunciation

SAM-suhn

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Courageous
  • Leader
  • Bright

Compatibility

Samson pairs well with classic and traditional names as siblings. It can also work as a strong and unique middle name choice. This name is culturally versatile and can suit a variety of styles, from modern to vintage.

Strong Courageous Leader Bright

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Samson Raphael Hirsch

Samson Raphael Hirsch

Rabbi and Theologian

Born: June 20, 1808 · Hamburg, Germany

Portrait of Samson Siasia

Samson Siasia

Football Coach and Former Player

Born: August 14, 1967 · Accra, Ghana

Portrait of Samson Kitur

Samson Kitur

Sprinter

Born: November 26, 1966 · Nandi District, Kenya

Portrait of Samson Kambalu

Samson Kambalu

Artist and Author

Born: November 18, 1975 · Malawi

Portrait of Samson Young

Samson Young

Composer and Artist

Born: June 26, 1979 · Hong Kong

Portrait of Samson Mulugeta

Samson Mulugeta

Journalist and Editor

Born: January 1, 1980 · Ethiopia

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Samson Original form
  • Σαμψών Greek
  • סַמְסוֹן Hebrew
  • Самсон Russian
  • 桑森 Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Georgian
  • Arabic
  • Sinhala

Cultural Adaptations

  • सैमसन (Saimsan) Hindi
  • サムソン (Samuson) Japanese
  • სამსონი (Samšoni) Georgian
  • سامسون (Samson) Arabic
  • සැම්සන් (Sēmsan) Sinhala

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samson

What does Samson mean?
Sun, sun child
What is the origin of Samson?
Samson has Hebrew origins.
Is Samson popular?
Samson has been viewed 96 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Samson?
Similar names include Zeke, Creed, Maisie, Thor, Nova.
How do you pronounce Samson?
Samson is pronounced SAM-suhn.

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