Samson
Alternative forms
Origin
Hebrew שִ×מְש×וֹן "of the sun". Small Sun or from Shemesh-On literally, Force of the Sun. Akin to Nachshon Nachash = Snake or made of copper (Nechoshet) (is this where "copper head" comes from?) the addition of on may be a diminutive form. On (force or fortitude) may be an empowering addition.
- Samson is also the name of a sixth century Welsh bishop, possibly rendered from some Celtic name.
Full definition of Samson
Proper noun
Samson
(plural Samsons)- An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress. biblical character
- (by extension) Any very strong man.
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- An English surname derived from the given name.