Samsa
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Samsa
Samsa is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "transition" or "cycle of rebirth," derived from the Sanskrit term "samsāra" which refers to the cycle of death and rebirth in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.
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Etymology
Samsa is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "transition" or "cycle of rebirth," derived from the Sanskrit term "samsāra" which refers to the cycle of death and rebirth in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and other South Asian regions where these philosophies are practiced.
Samsa currently ranks #5,011 in the United States as a boy's name.
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