♂ Name Samson

Samson is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Samson come from?

Samson is a biblical name and derived from the Hebrew name Shimshōn (שִׁמְשׁוֹן). In the Old Testament, Samson was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites and the lover of Delilah, who betrayed him.

What does the name Samson mean?

Samson means “sun” or “little sun” (from Hebrew “shémesh/שֶׁמֶשׁ” + diminutive suffix “-ōn”).

Pronunciation of Samson

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Popularity of the name Samson

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