Sampson

Sampson Meaning & Origin

About Sampson
The name Sampson is of Hebrew origin and means "sun child" or "bright sun." It is derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon, which is associated with the biblical figure Samson known for his immense strength. The name Sampson carries connotations of power, vitality, and radiance, symbolizing the sun's energy and warmth.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sampson are male.

Sampson Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMPSN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S051205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M P S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæmpsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMPSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sampson in Braille

Here's how to represent Sampson in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sampson in braille

How to Spell the Name Sampson in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sampson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sampson in sign language

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