Shimshon

שִׁמְשׁוֹן

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: sun

• Shimshon is the original Hebrew name behind the legendary Samson, the biblical strongman whose story of superhuman power and dramatic downfall is one of the most gripping narratives in the entire Tanakh. The name is derived from "shemesh," the Hebrew word for sun, giving it a radiant quality that goes beyond brute strength. Choosing the Hebrew form rather than the English Samson grounds the name firmly in its original tradition.

  Not for parents who shy away from a big name with a big story — and that's exactly its appeal. While the English Samson might feel like a lot, the Hebrew Shimshon has a rhythmic softness that balances out all that legendary strength. It carries an undeniable physical energy and a sun-soaked warmth, and it grows beautifully with a child.

• English Equivalent:
  Samson
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Devora
  ,
  Ofra
  ,
  Nachshon
  ,
  Yair
• Theme: nature