Hebrew · Boy name
Shimon
“he has heard”
About the name Shimon
Shimon is a Hebrew name meaning ‘he has heard’. It is derived from the root word ‘shama’, which means ‘to hear’. In the Bible, Shimon is one of the sons of Jacob and Leah, and he is also known as Simeon in some translations. The name appears in various forms throughout Jewish history and is used in modern times as well. Shimon is also associated with notable figures in Jewish tradition, including Shimon bar Yochai, a revered rabbi and mystic.
- Meaning
- he has heard
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- shi-MON(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Shimon
- Shimon David
- Shimon Eli
- Shimon Noah
- Shimon Isaac
- Shimon Levi
Questions about Shimon
- What does Shimon mean?
- Shimon is a Hebrew name meaning "he has heard".
- How do you pronounce Shimon?
- Shimon is pronounced shi-MON, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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