Simon
Simon is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek origin, meaning “He has heard”.
| Meaning | He has heard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek |
| Pronunciation | SY-mun |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Simon
Simon is the Greek and English form of Hebrew Shimon, from the root sh-m-a, 'to hear', as in Leah's words at his birth in Genesis 29:33. In the New Testament it is the original name of the apostle Peter, Simon son of Jonah, and also of Simon the Zealot, another of the Twelve. The name spread throughout Christian Europe, giving forms such as Simone, Simão and Szymon.
Is Simon a Christian name?
Simon is deeply rooted in both testaments: Shimon son of Jacob in Genesis and Simon Peter, leader of the apostles, in the Gospels. Jews use the Hebrew form Shimon.
How popular is Simon?
A long-established name throughout Europe and the English-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Simon
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Simon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simon mean?
Simon means 'He has heard'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek origin.
Is Simon a Christian name?
Simon is deeply rooted in both testaments: Shimon son of Jacob in Genesis and Simon Peter, leader of the apostles, in the Gospels. Jews use the Hebrew form Shimon.
How do you pronounce Simon?
Simon is pronounced SY-mun.
Is Simon a boy or girl name?
Simon is usually a boy name.