Somsak (Thai: สมศักดิ์) is a Thai masculine given name. Derived from the Thai elements som meaning "worthy" and sak meaning "power, strength, honour", the name conveys the idea of "worthy of honor" or "worthy power". It is the second-most popular male name in Thailand, with approximately 230,000 bearers as of 2012.Notable individuals named Somsak include politicians such as Somsak Kiatsuranont (born 1954), former President of the National Assembly of Thailand; Somsak Jeamteerasakul (born 1956), a historian and political activist; and Somsak Prissanananthakul (born 1934), a former member of the House of Representatives. In sports, the name is represented by Somsak Sithchatchawal (born 1977), a professional boxer; Somsak Boontud (born 1952), an Olympic sprinter in the 1970s; and Somsak Chaiyarate (born 1923), an Olympic shooter. Somsak Thonf Ar-Ram (born 1936) is another Olympic runner from Thailand.Cultural context: The name reflects traditional Thai values of honor and strength. Its widespread use illustrates the common pattern in Thai naming conventions of combining two auspicious monosyllabic words to form a meaningful compound. The popularity of Somsak has remained significant due to its positive connotations and ease of pronunciation.Meaning: worthy + powerOrigin: ThaiType: first nameUsage: predominantly male, Thai