The baby name Sansone is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian IPA: /sanˈsoːne/ — approximate: 'sahn-SOH-neh' (English approximation: /sænˈsoʊni/ 'san-SOH-nee').
The baby name Sansone is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian IPA: /sanˈsoːne/ — approximate: 'sahn-SOH-neh' (English approximation: /sænˈsoʊni/ 'san-SOH-nee').
Sansone is Hebrew, Italian in Origin.
Sansone is the Italian form of Samson, ultimately from Hebrew Shimshon, a diminutive of shemesh “sun,” yielding meanings such as “little sun” or “sun-like.” Via Latin Samson/Samsonis it became Italian Sansone, with the -e ending typical of scriptural names (cf. Simone, Gedeone). The name evokes the Israelite judge famed for prodigious strength in the Book of Judges, as well as the motif of “Sansone e Dalila” in Italian art and literature.
In Italy Sansone is documented since the Middle Ages, with modest use, especially in the South; it also survives as a surname. Broader Christian tradition helped its circulation through figures such as Saint Samson of Dol (Latin Samsonius). International variants include Samson (English, French, Polish, Russian), Sampson (English), Sansón (Spanish), Sansão (Portuguese), and Shimshon (Hebrew).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,369 | 103 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,416 | 31 | 9,415 |
Sansone is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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