Italian/Romanian · Girl name
Simona
“he has heard or listener”
About the name Simona
Simona is the feminine form of Simon, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, which comes from the verb ‘shama’ meaning ‘he has heard’ or ‘listener.’ Simona is used as a given name in Italy, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania. The name is notably borne by Simona Halep, a Romanian tennis player who has achieved international recognition. Simonetta is an Italian diminutive form, famously associated with Simonetta Vespucci, a celebrated beauty of the Italian Renaissance.
- Meaning
- he has heard or listener
- Origin
- Italian/Romanian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- see-MOH-nah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Simona
- Simona Maria
- Simona Elena
- Simona Grace
- Simona Rose
- Simona Lucia
Questions about Simona
- What does Simona mean?
- Simona is an Italian name meaning "he has heard or listener".
- How do you pronounce Simona?
- Simona is pronounced see-MOH-nah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Simona?
- Variants of Simona include Simonetta, Šimona.
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