Sam
SAM
Boy · Hebrew
Meaning: Heard by God; his name is God
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Samson
Boy · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- Sun, his sun
- Pronunciation
- SAM-sun
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Hebrew 'Shimshon' meaning sun or little sun.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Hebrew, English
Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
SansomEnglish
Older English form.
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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