שמשון
Shimshon
The English name Samson is translated into Hebrew as שמשון (Shimshon).
שמשון is a given name.
Meaning: given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Hebrew word for sun, shemesh (שמש).
How do you pronounce it?
Shimshon
Did you know?
- The name שמשון uses a diminutive suffix, meaning the name literally translates to 'little sun'.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'sun' שמש is feminine, but the name שמשון is used exclusively for men.
- Because שמשון is so strongly linked to the biblical figure's tragedy, using the name as a nickname for a strong person in Israel can sometimes carry a hint of irony or a warning about hidden vulnerabilities.
Examples in context
- שמשון הוא חבר שלי.shimshon hu khaver sheli.Samson is my friend.
- האם שמשון נמצא כאן?ha'im shimshon nimtsa kan?Is Samson here?
- אני מכירה את שמשון.ani makhira et shimshon.I know Samson.
Example conversation
Noa is asking Itay about a mutual acquaintance.
- נועה Noaאיתי, איפה שמשון?Itay, eifo Samson?Itay, where is Samson?
- איתי Itayהוא נמצא במטבח.Hu nimtsa ba-mitbach.He is in the kitchen.
- נועה Noaאני צריכה לדבר עם שמשון.Ani tsricha ledaber im Samson.I need to speak with Samson.
- איתי Itayבואי נלך לשם.Bo'i nalech lasham.Let's go there.
