Simeon - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Simeon \s(i)-

is pronounced SIM-ee-on. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "to hear, to be heard; reputation". Biblical: the second-born of Jacob's 12 sons, Simeon was a holy old man who was promised that he would see the Messiah before he died; when the infant Jesus was presented at the Temple, Simeon recognized him instantly. Simon is the more common anglicised form.

Simeon has 3 variant forms: Shimon, Sima and Simyon.

Baby names that sound like Simeon are Simen, Symon and Simone.

Simeon is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#16344 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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