Sasson: meaning of the Hebrew name
שָׂשׂוֹן
Pronounced sah-SON
Meaning of Sasson
Sasson means great joy and gladness, a biblical word paired with simcha, as in "they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee". It is a traditional name well loved in Mizrahi communities.
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, And come with singing unto Zion, And everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; They shall obtain gladness and joy, And sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
וּפְדוּיֵי ה׳ יְשֻׁבוּן וּבָאוּ צִיּוֹן בְּרִנָּה וְשִׂמְחַת עוֹלָם עַל־רֹאשָׁם שָׂשׂוֹן וְשִׂמְחָה יַשִּׂיגוּ וְנָסוּ יָגוֹן וַאֲנָחָה׃
Sasson in Hebrew
Sasson is written ששון in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׂשׂוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- שShin
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 656 (Shin 300 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjoy
- Pronunciationsah-SON
- Hebrewששון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Sasson was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Sasson
What does the name Sasson mean?
Sasson means great joy and gladness, a biblical word paired with simcha, as in "they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee". It is a traditional name well loved in Mizrahi communities.
How do you pronounce Sasson?
Sasson is pronounced sah-SON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Sasson in Hebrew?
Sasson is written ששון in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׂשׂוֹן).
Is Sasson a biblical name?
Yes. Sasson appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 35:10.
What is the gematria of Sasson?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ששון adds up to 656 (Shin 300 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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