Simeon

Boy

Origin: Hebrew · Greek

Pronounced: SIM-ee-on

Meaning

“from Hebrew Shimon, 'God has heard'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Simeon was the name of the second son of Jacob in the Old Testament and also of the devout man who recognized the infant Jesus in the Temple.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: Biblical era
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Famous People Named Simeon

  • Simeon Stylites (Syrian Christian ascetic saint)

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