The baby name Samisoni is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced sah-mee-SOH-nee (IPA: /sa.miˈso.ni/).
Samisoni is Tongan in Origin.
The baby name Samisoni is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced sah-mee-SOH-nee (IPA: /sa.miˈso.ni/).
Samisoni is Tongan in Origin.
Samisoni is a Central Pacific given name, especially in Tonga and Fiji, equivalent to the biblical Samson. The form arose through 19th-century missionary translation; from Hebrew Shimshon, from shemesh “sun,” often interpreted as “sun-like” or “little sun.” The name spread with Christianization and appears across the Pacific; in Fiji it also functions as a surname. Bearers include chiefs, churchmen, and rugby internationals, keeping the name visible in modern usage.
Variants include Tongan Sāmisoni (with macron) and Fijian Samisoni; related forms are Samson and Sampson (English), Shimshon (Hebrew), Sansón (Spanish), and Simson (German/Scandinavian). Nicknames such as Sami and Soni occur locally. Meaning centers on radiance and strength, echoing the biblical judge renowned for might, making Samisoni a choice that conveys vitality, protection, and leadership.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | 0 | #5 | 2 | 374 | |
| FJ | Boys | 0 | #16 | 2 | 603 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #894 | 5 | 7,053 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
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