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Σαμψών
“sun”
Σαμψών is a masculine given name, possibly from Ancient Greek. It is used in Greek.
Ancient Greek and GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Samson.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Σαμψών possibly goes back to Ancient Greek Σαμψών, meaning “sun.”
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Where it comes from
Σαμψών possibly comes from Ancient Greek, and ultimately from Hebrew.
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How it developed
Possibly from Ancient Greek Σαμψών, from Hebrew שִׁמְשׁוֹן.
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Σαμψών’s family of names
In Ancient Greek usage, Σαμψών has a later derivative in Samson. In Greek usage, Σαμψών has a conventional equivalent in the Italian form Sansone. In Greek usage, Σαμψών has a conventional equivalent in the French form Samson.
The ring: across languages.
Around the world
Σαμψών has relatives in 9 languages. Lines run from its Ancient Greek roots to each of them.
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Across languages 7
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
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