ChristianBoyHebrew
Simon: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“hearing; one who hears”
سائمن
Σίμων
What Simon means
Simon (سائمن, Hebrew Σίμων) is a Christian boy’s name that means “hearing; one who hears”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Simon.
Simon at a glance
- Meaning
- hearing; one who hears
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- sy-mun
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- S · س
Meaning of Simon
- In English
- hearing; one who hears
- اردو میں معنی
- سننے والا
Origin and history of Simon
From Hebrew Shimon, through Greek Simon, meaning 'hearing'. Urdu Bible form شمعون.
Base wordHebrew Shimon, through Greek Simon
How to say and write Simon
- Say it
- sy-mun2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Simon
- Urdu
- سائمن
- Original script
- Σίμων
- Other spellings
- Simeone
- Known bearer
- St Simon the Zealot, apostle
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Simon
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Simon.
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Names that sound like Simon
Questions about the name Simon
What does the name Simon mean?
Simon means “hearing; one who hears”. In Urdu: سننے والا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Simon a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Simon is a boy’s name.
Is Simon a Christian name?
Yes. Simon is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Shimon, through Greek Simon, meaning 'hearing'. Urdu Bible form شمعون.
How do you pronounce Simon?
Say it “sy-mun”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Simon in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Simon is written سائمن. In its original script: Σίμων.
What are other spellings of Simon?
Simon is also spelled Simeone.
Who is a famous person named Simon?
St Simon the Zealot, apostle
Is the meaning of Simon 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.