The name Samson originates from the Hebrew name שִׁמְשׁוֹן (Shimshon), derived from שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh) meaning 'sun'. In the Old Testament, Samson was a hero granted exceptional strength by God. His story includes betrayal by his mistress Delilah, who cut his hair, stripping him of his power, leading to his capture by the Philistines. In a final act of strength, he pulled down the pillars of the temple upon himself and his captors. The name was popularized in the Middle Ages by the Normans, influ...