Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
Sansom is a variant of Samson. An origin associated with Samson is Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
The story
Sansom is a variant of Samson. The history of Samson gives this family its wider story. In biblical stories, Samson is associated with a man with extraordinary strength.
Explained through its name family
The ring: nicknames and forms.
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Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Sansom, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Sadoc
“righteous” · “just”
>99% boys
Sabaoth
“collectives”
>99% boys
Sallu
“heaping up” · “highway making”
60% boys · 40% girls
Avsholom
“father of peace”
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Aćim
“God raises up”
>99% boys
Sammea
“God has heard” · “asked of God”
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Samuello
“God has heard” · “asked of God”
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Salamun
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