Samson

Samson Meaning & Origin

About Samson
The name Samson is of Hebrew origin and means "sun" or "man of the sun." It is derived from the Hebrew word "shemesh," which translates to "sun." In biblical context, Samson was a strong and heroic figure known for his extraordinary physical strength, which was believed to be a gift from God. The name Samson is often associated with power, strength, and divine favor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Samson are male.

Samson Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.97% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMSN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæmsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samson in Braille

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

The name Samson in braille

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

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

The name Samson in sign language

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