Shimshon or Simson?
Two spellings, side by side.
Shimshon and Simson are two spellings of the same sound. Shimshon is listed with the meaning "The native Marathi spelling for Samson, meaning of the sun or sun-like, symbolizing great strength" and Simson with "The Tamil transliteration of the biblical name Samson, meaning like the sun or man of the sun". Shimshon is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Shimshon | Simson |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The native Marathi spelling for Samson, meaning of the sun or sun-like, symbolizing great strength. | The Tamil transliteration of the biblical name Samson, meaning like the sun or man of the sun. |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | शिमशोन | சிம்சோன் |
| Say it | Shim-shon | Sim-son |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Shimshon and Simson
Is Shimshon or Simson more common?
Shimshon is more often searched and saved on this site; Simson is also used.
Do Shimshon and Simson mean the same?
Shimshon: "The native Marathi spelling for Samson, meaning of the sun or sun-like, symbolizing great strength". Simson: "The Tamil transliteration of the biblical name Samson, meaning like the sun or man of the sun".
How do you say Shimshon?
In parts: Shim-shon. Simson is said the same way.
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