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Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew

Shimshon

Boy
Meaning

Shimshon means he who is bright as the Sun.

Demographic Rank #174 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Shims-Hon
Syllables 2
Starting Sound S
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Shimshon

Aa
IPA Notation /ʃɪmʃon/
Transliteration Shimshon
Root Representation Shimshon
Script Form Shimshon
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Shimshon

6 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Nurturer (Ruling Number 6)

Core Personality Traits
Compassion Responsibility Harmony

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Category Hebrew
Gender Boy
Name Length 8 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Shimshon

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Adir Adir means strong or mighty. Aharon Aharon means exalted or high mountain. Akiba Akiba means autumn or leaf.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Achinoam A variant of Achin, meaning "Scheming". Ada A lovely baby name of Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew origin, traditionally chosen for girls. Adara Adara means noble.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Shimshon & Sa'd Boy
Sa'd means fortune or good luck.
Shimshon & Sa'dia Girl
Sa'dia means fortunate, lucky, or intelligent.
Shimshon & Saad Boy
A variant of Saada, meaning "happiness, luck".
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Shimshon

Shimshon'Elî
'Elî means ascension, My God, My God is an oath, or torch.1 Syllables
ShimshonAaden
Aaden means fire or little fire.1 Syllables
ShimshonAage
A variant of Aaget, meaning "Diamond".1 Syllables
ShimshonAali
Aali means high, lofty, or sublime.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Shimshon

Rhythm Cadence

Dactylic (Flowing Multi-Syllable)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Aaron Addison Addyson Adílson
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Shimshon

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Shimshon

What does the name Shimshon mean?▼

The name Shimshon means "Shimshon means he who is bright as the Sun.".

What is the origin and category of the name Shimshon?▼

The name Shimshon has origins in Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew naming customs and is categorized under Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Shimshon?▼

The name Shimshon is pronounced Shims-Hon (/ʃɪmʃon/) with 2 syllables.

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Aaden Boy

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