Simeon

The male first name Simeon (שמעון) frequently appears in the Bible, but it has its origins in the Hebrew language. Literally translated into German, the name means 'God has heard', 'God has heeded', 'the heard one', or simply 'the hearing'.

What does the name Simeon mean?

The male first name Simeon (שמעון) frequently appears in the Bible, but it has its origins in the Hebrew language. Literally translated into German, the name means 'God has heard', 'God has heeded', 'the heard one', or simply 'the hearing'. In the Old Testament, Simeon is the name of Jacob and Leah's second son and also the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The boy's name is originally derived from the Hebrew terms shamá (שָׁמַע) for 'to hear' and 'to listen' or Shim'on (שִׁמְעוֹן) for 'God has heard'. In the French-speaking world, the spelling Siméon is more common. Additionally, the name is attributed another possible interpretation, relating to the Arabic word Sim‘u, which can be translated as 'the hyena dog'. In the New Testament, Simeon is originally the name of the Apostle Peter. In Luke 2:25 it states, 'And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon.' The name is also used as a surname. As a Jewish form, Shimon is used, while the Arabic variant is Saman. Other variants of the name include Simonsz, Simonas, Simjon (Russian), Semjon (Russian), Szymon (Polish), Simono (Esperanto), Simao (Portuguese), Simeo (Canadian), Symeon (Greek and Polish), Simyon, Symon (Ukrainian), Simonko, Simo (Finnish, Greenlandic, Catalan, Croatian, and Serbian), Saimon, Samien, Seimon (Welsh), Semein, Semon (Greek), Seymon, Semyon (Russian), Shimmel, Siemon, Siman, Sime, Simmon, Simmonds, Simmons, Simun, Siomon, Siomonn, Symonns, Ximon, Zimon, Samein (Arabic), Siemen (German and Dutch), Simen (Norwegian and Scandinavian), Simidh (Scottish), Simion (French and Romanian), Simmy (German), Simwnt (Welsh), Síomón (Irish), Symms (Hebrew), Ximeno, Ximen, and Ximenes (Spanish), Siek, Simecek, Simunek, and Sionek (Czech).

Where does the name Simeon come from?

The etymology of Simeon is a male first name of ancient Hebrew origin with meanings such as 'the hearing' or 'God has heard' and others.

How do you pronounce Simeon?

Sound & pronunciation of Simeon: The name Simeon is structured with three syllables and is rich in vowels. It is usually pronounced as 'Si-me-on' [ziˈmeːɔn] or [siˈmeːɔn], starting with a bright I sound that conveys lightness. The middle syllable carries a long E sound. The open ending '-on' provides a rounded finish. Simeon sounds melodic and traditional - a name with a harmonious structure and dignified presence.

When is the name day of Simeon?

The name day of Simeon is February 18, May 16, June 29, and October 28.

Popularity

Simeon is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 609th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2005, reaching 209th place. In the last ten years, Simeon has been given as a first name about 780 times, placing it 648th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 619th.

Nicknames & pet names

Sim / Simbo / Sime / Simi / Simme / Simo / Simsell / Sio / Slimeon

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Famous people

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