Boy name
Simson name meaning
“associated with the sun”
Simson is a masculine biblical name from Hebrew Shimshon, meaning associated with the sun. Its source form is related to shemesh, the Hebrew word for sun. The name is also known through the figure Samson in the Book of Judges, providing a biblical context alongside its linguistic meaning.
What does Simson mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Simson
A biblical name from Hebrew Shimshon, related to shemesh ‘sun’. Samson is a figure in the Book of Judges.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Simson
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Simson, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Simson: associated with the sun
- Nehemia: God gives comfort
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Meaning of each word
- Simson: associated with the sun
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Valentine: strong and healthy
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Simson Leander
Meaning of each word
- Simson: associated with the sun
- Leander: lion-like man
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Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Simson: associated with the sun
- Nicholas: victory of the people
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Simson Yosep
Meaning of each word
- Simson: associated with the sun
- Yosep: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Simson: associated with the sun
- Enoch: dedicated or consecrated
- Levi: joined, attached
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How to pronounce Simson
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦩ꧀ꦱꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮙ᮪ᮞᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Simson a boy’s name?
Yes, Simson is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Simson ranks #2,087 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Simson
Names with related meanings
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Syamsul♂Sun, as a compound-name element
- Aditya♂Sun, son of Aditi
- Suryadi♂Excellent sun
- Samsul♂Sun
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Suryo♂The sun
- Suryanto♂Associated with the sun
- Syamsudin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Syamsu♂The shining sun
- Suryana♂Associated with the sun
- Samsudin♂Sun of the faith
Famous people named Simson
- Simson Rumah Pasal · b. 1950
- Simson Tambunan · b. 1939
- Simson Zet Ringu
- Simson Polin · b. 1983
- Simson Sonny Manoach · b. 1964
- Simson Sugiarto
- Simson Umbu Laiya Sobang · b. 1986
- Simson Yeverson Kayame · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Simson
What is the meaning of Simson?
Simson means associated with the sun. A biblical name from Hebrew Shimshon, related to shemesh ‘sun’. Samson is a figure in the Book of Judges.
Is Simson a boy’s name?
Yes, Simson is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Simson?
Simson is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Simson have?
Simson has 2 syllables (Sim-son) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Simson?
Simson ranks #2,087 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Simson?
Some ideas: Simson Nehemia Yeremia; Simson Leonardo Valentine; Simson Leander.
Famous people named Simson?
Notable people named Simson include Simson Rumah Pasal, Simson Tambunan, Simson Zet Ringu.
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