Shimshon
Derived from the Arabic word for 'beneficent' or 'one who performs good deeds'; this name characterizes a person who is deeply compassionate, generous, and dedicated to bringing excellence and harmony to their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 393 |
| Gender | Male (53% / 47%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1976 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Muhsin Ertugrul (Renowned Turkish actor and theater director) · Muhsin al-Ramli (Acclaimed Iraqi novelist and poet known for 'The President's Gardens') · Mohsin Khan (Popular Indian television actor featured in 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai') · Muhsin Hendricks (Influential South African religious leader and activist) · Muhsin Mahdi (Distinguished Iraqi-American scholar of Islamic philosophy)
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