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Samisoni

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-mee-SOH-nee /ˌsɑː.miˈsoʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Samisoni is the Fijian and Tongan form of Samson, a biblical name from Hebrew 'Shimshon,' linked to 'shemesh' ('sun'). Pacific languages reshaped the biblical name with open vowels into Samisoni.Low

In 30 seconds: A Pacific take on a biblical name: Samisoni is the Fijian/Tongan form of Samson, tied to 'sun' (said 'sah-mee-SOH-nee'). We note its heritage honestly.
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Origin LowFijian, Tongan
MeaningSamisoni is the Fijian and Tongan form of Samson, a biblical name from Hebrew 'Shimshon,' linked to 'shemesh' ('sun'). Pacific languages reshaped the biblical name with open vowels into Samisoni.
U.S. rank (2023)#13810 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319882023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Samisoni is the Fijian/Tongan form of Samson (Hebrew, 'sun'). We note this heritage honestly. A rolling four-beat name (said 'sah-mee-SOH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely and reads as a Pacific heritage pick. Rare, warm, and melodic.

Did you know? When the Bible reached Fiji and Tonga, Samson became Samisoni, reshaped with the flowing vowels of Pacific speech. Behind it stands the Hebrew name linked to 'shemesh,' the sun, which we note (said 'sah-mee-SOH-nee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Samisoni — Fijian/Tongan form of Samson; Hebrew 'shemesh' - sun

Variations

SamsonSisimoniSamisone

Nicknames

SamiSoni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samisoni mean?

Samisoni is the Fijian/Tongan form of Samson, a biblical name from Hebrew linked to 'shemesh' ('sun').

How do you pronounce Samisoni?

It's said sah-mee-SOH-nee /ˌsɑː.miˈsoʊ.ni/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Samisoni a boy or girl name?

Samisoni is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Samisoni?

Samisoni is extremely rare in the U.S.

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