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Sampson

Gender: M Popularity: this week. Origin of Sampson: Hebrew Meaning of Sampson: "sun"

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This name, once considered overly powerful due to the superhuman strength of the biblical figure, is now an option for parents in search of an unusual route to Sam. But you really don't need that p: Samson will do.