Samson Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Samson Name at a Glance

Name	Samson
Meaning	Sun child; bright sun. In the Old Testament, Samson's great strength came from his long hair. He was seduced by Delilah, who cut his hair off, thereby destroying his strength.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Samson Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Samson means “Sun child; bright sun. In the Old Testament, Samson's great strength came from his long hair. He was seduced by Delilah, who cut his hair off, thereby destroying his strength”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Samson Name Origin

Our database records Samson under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Samson a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Samson is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Samson

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