Sampson
[ˈsæm.sən]Meaning
greek form of Shimshon, and an english surname from a medieval form of Samson
Background Story
Sampson is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Shimshon, better known in English as Samson. It is also an English surname, derived from a medieval form of the given name Samson. The name is used in Arabic, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Latin, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Persian, Semitic Mythology and Urdu.
Variations
Samson, Sampson
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