Simone
Simone is a Christian girl name of French, from Hebrew origin, meaning “She who hears”.
| Meaning | She who hears |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | see-MOHN |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, United States, Germany, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Simone
Simone is the French feminine of Simon, from Hebrew Shimon, 'he has heard'. In Italian, however, Simone is a man's name. The feminine use became widely known through the writers Simone de Beauvoir and Simone Weil, the singer Nina Simone (a stage name) and the gymnast Simone Biles. Although the masculine Simon is biblical, Simone itself became widespread only in the twentieth century, first in France and then in Germany and English-speaking countries.
Is Simone a Christian name?
Simone carries the biblical background of Simon, especially the apostle Simon Peter, but in practice it is used as a general French and English name rather than a strongly religious one.
How popular is Simone?
Well established in France, Germany and English-speaking countries; a male name in Italy.
Gifts with the name Simone
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Spellings and variants of Simone
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Simone mean?
Simone means 'She who hears'. It is of French, from Hebrew origin.
Is Simone a Christian name?
Simone carries the biblical background of Simon, especially the apostle Simon Peter, but in practice it is used as a general French and English name rather than a strongly religious one.
How do you pronounce Simone?
Simone is pronounced see-MOHN.
Is Simone a boy or girl name?
Simone is usually a girl name.