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Shimshon
How to Pronounce Shimshon
Pronounced sheem-SHOHN /ʃimˈʃoʊn/Medium
Meaning: The Hebrew form of Samson — from Hebrew Shimshon, 'of the sun; like the sun; sun-man' (shemesh, 'sun')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Shimshon is the Hebrew form of Samson — from Shimshon, 'of the sun; like the sun; sun-man' (from shemesh, 'the sun'). The mighty judge Samson of the Book of Judges, whose legendary strength lay in his uncut hair. A strong, bright name in Jewish tradition (said 'sheem-SHOHN'; nickname Shim).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, of-the-sun at the root, and strong.
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What does the name Shimshon mean?
Shimshon is the Hebrew Samson — 'of the sun; like the sun'.
How do you pronounce Shimshon?
It's said sheem-SHOHN /ʃimˈʃoʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Shimshon a boy or girl name?
Shimshon is a boy's name.
How popular is Shimshon?
Shimshon is a very rare name in the U.S.