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Samson

Meaning

From the Hebrew name שִׁמְשׁוֹן (Shimshon) which meant "sun". Samson was an Old Testament hero grant

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Samson and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Courage
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Spirituality
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Resilience
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Integrity
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Creativity

Famous People Named Samson

Samson Raphael Hirsch

Samson Raphael Hirsch (; June 20, 1808 – December 31, 1888) was a German Orthodox rabbi best known as the intellectual founder of the Torah im Derech Eretz school of contemporary Orthodox Judaism.

CompassionSpiritualityWisdom

Samson Chiu

Samson Chiu Leung-chun () is a Hong Kong-based film director, film writer and newspaper columnist.

CharismaCreativity

Samson Agonistes

Samson Agonistes (from Greek Σαμσών ἀγωνιστής, "Samson the champion") is a tragic closet drama by John Milton.

AmbitionResilienceSuccess

Samson coat of arms

Samson is a Polish coat of arms.

Samson Tractor

Samson Tractor was an American brand of tractors 1900 to 1923, of trucks from 1920 to 1923, and a General Motors brand from 1917 to 1923.

CharismaCreativity

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Samson in Other Languages

Biblical GreekSampson
Biblical HebrewShimshon
Biblical LatinSamson
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EnglishSampson

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