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Samson
SAM-suhn
Samson (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, known from the biblical judge famed for his great strength. Example: “Samson's strength was said to come from his uncut hair.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, known from the biblical judge famed for his great strength.
"Samson's strength was said to come from his uncut hair."
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English Sampson, Sampsoun, Samson, which came from Latin Samson, from Ancient Greek Σαμψών (Sampsṓn), from Hebrew שִׁמְשׁוֹן.
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What does “Samson” mean?
The word “Samson” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, known from the biblical judge famed for his great strength.
How do you pronounce “Samson”?
“Samson” is pronounced SAM-suhn (/ˈsæmsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Samson” in a sentence?
Here is “Samson” used in a sentence: “Samson's strength was said to come from his uncut hair.”
What part of speech is “Samson”?
“Samson” is a name.
Is “Samson” a common word?
“Samson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
