Name Meaning & Origin
"A male given name from Hebrew."
Samson was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges and one of the last leaders who "judged" the twelve tribes of Israel before the institution of the monarchy. He is sometimes regarded as an Israelite version of the popular Near Eastern folk hero archetype also embodied by the Sumerian Gilgamesh and Enkidu, as well as the Greek Heracles. Samson was given superhuman powers by God in the form of extreme strength.
Samson was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges and one of the last leaders who "judged" the twelve tribes of Israel before the institution of the monarchy. He is sometimes regarded as an Israelite version of the popular Near Eastern folk hero archetype also embodied by the Sumerian Gilgamesh and Enkidu, as well as the Greek Heracles. Samson was given superhuman powers by God in the form of extreme strength.…
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
Based on 379 US Social Security records
Root element "Shimshon" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~379 people named Shimshon in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 20 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Shimshon is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.
Shimshon is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 379 people in the United States are named Shimshon. The name peaked in 2023 with 20 recorded uses.
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