Boy name
Samson name meaning
“sun, associated with the sun”
Samson is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning sun or associated with the sun. It comes from the name Shimshon, which is related to Hebrew shemesh, meaning sun. As a biblical name, Samson is known through the figure appearing in the Book of Judges.
What does Samson mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Samson
A biblical name from Hebrew Shimshon, related to shemesh, ‘sun’. Samson is a figure in the Book of Judges.
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Name combinations with Samson
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Samson, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Samson: sun, associated with the sun
- Michael: who is like God?
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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Meaning of each word
- Samson: sun, associated with the sun
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Melky: my king
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Samson Ezer
Meaning of each word
- Samson: sun, associated with the sun
- Ezer: help, assistance
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Meaning of each word
- Marselino: associated with Marcellus
- Samson: sun, associated with the sun
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
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Samson Christian
Meaning of each word
- Samson: sun, associated with the sun
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
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Meaning of each word
- Samson: sun, associated with the sun
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
- Dafid: beloved, dearly loved
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How to pronounce Samson
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩ꧀ꦱꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙ᮪ᮞᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Samson a boy’s name?
Yes, Samson is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Samson ranks #2,612 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Samson
Names with related meanings
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Syamsul♂Sun, as a compound-name element
- Aditya♂Sun, son of Aditi
- Suryadi♂Excellent sun
- Samsul♂Sun
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Suryo♂The sun
- Suryanto♂Associated with the sun
- Syamsudin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Syamsu♂The shining sun
- Suryana♂Associated with the sun
- Samsudin♂Sun of the faith
Famous people named Samson
- Samson Sitohang
- Samson Richargo Atapary
- Samson Tupan
- Samson Yasir Alkatiri
FAQ about the name Samson
What is the meaning of Samson?
Samson means sun, associated with the sun. A biblical name from Hebrew Shimshon, related to shemesh, ‘sun’. Samson is a figure in the Book of Judges.
Is Samson a boy’s name?
Yes, Samson is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Samson?
Samson is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Samson have?
Samson has 2 syllables (Sam-son) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Samson?
Samson ranks #2,612 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Samson?
Some ideas: Samson Michael Yeheskiel; Samson Andrew Melky; Samson Ezer.
Famous people named Samson?
Notable people named Samson include Samson Sitohang, Samson Richargo Atapary, Samson Tupan.
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