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Simeon: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“hearing; one who hears”
سمعون
שמעון
What Simeon means
Simeon (سمعون, Hebrew שמעון) is a Christian boy’s name that means “hearing; one who hears”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Simeon.
Simeon at a glance
- Meaning
- hearing; one who hears
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- sim-ee-un
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- S · س
Meaning of Simeon
- In English
- hearing; one who hears
- اردو میں معنی
- سننے والا
Origin and history of Simeon
From Hebrew Shimon, meaning 'hearing'. Leah named him because 'the Lord hath heard' (Genesis 29:33).
Base wordHebrew Shimon
How to say and write Simeon
- Say it
- sim-ee-un3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Simeon
- Urdu
- سمعون
- Original script
- שמעון
- Known bearer
- Simeon, who held the infant Jesus in the Temple
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Simeon
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Simeon.
Names from the same root as Simeon
Hebrew Shimon
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Names that sound like Simeon
Questions about the name Simeon
What does the name Simeon mean?
Simeon means “hearing; one who hears”. In Urdu: سننے والا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Simeon a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Simeon is a boy’s name.
Is Simeon a Christian name?
Yes. Simeon is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Shimon, meaning 'hearing'. Leah named him because 'the Lord hath heard' (Genesis 29:33).
How do you pronounce Simeon?
Say it “sim-ee-un”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Simeon in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Simeon is written سمعون. In its original script: שמעון.
Who is a famous person named Simeon?
Simeon, who held the infant Jesus in the Temple
Is the meaning of Simeon verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.