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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Samson
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Samson
English, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Samson
The name Samson comes from the Hebrew name Shimshon meaning "of the sun".
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Famous Bearers
In the Old Testament Samson was a hero known for his superhuman strength, derived from his hair.
Bearers of the name include Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808 - 1888), a German rabbi;
Samson Raphaelson (1894 - 1983), an American playwright and screenwriter;
Samson Kitur (1966 - 2003), a Kenyan Olympic runner;
Samson H. Satele (born 1984), an American footballer.
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