Samson

Samson is a boy's name of biblical origin that traces back to Hebrew roots. Its meaning can be translated as 'the little sun', 'the child of the sun', 'the man of the sun', or 'the little sun'.

What does the name Samson mean?

Samson is a biblical boy's name with Hebrew roots. Its translations include terms like 'the little sun', 'the child of the sun', 'the man of the sun', or 'the little sun'. The name comes from the ancient Hebrew word shemesh (שֶׁמֶשׁ), which means 'sun'. An alternative form of the name is Simson.

Where does the name Samson come from?

The name Samson has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the little sun'. The ancient Hebrew word shemesh (שֶׁמֶשׁ) stands for 'sun'. The name is widespread in various languages, including Biblical, German, English, and Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Samson?

The pronunciation of Samson is powerful and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Sam-son' [ˈzamsɔn] or [ˈsamsɔn]. The name begins with a distinctive S sound, conveying a dynamic presence. The combination of the middle consonants provides stability, while the ending '-on' rounds off the sound fully and darkly. Thus, Samson conveys a strong, tradition-conscious impression.

When is the name day of Samson?

The name day for Samson is celebrated on July 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Samson is among the more common first names. The name currently ranks 1,344th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching rank 698. Over the last ten years, it has been chosen as a first name about 460 times, placing it 917th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it can be found at rank 1,012.

Nicknames & pet names

Sam / SamBIson / Sami / Sammi / Sams / Samsam / Samsoni / Samsung / Samwise / Son / Sonsam / Sonson

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