Simeon or Shimeon?
Two spellings, side by side.
Simeon and Shimeon are two spellings of the same sound. Simeon is listed with the meaning "He heard; variant of simon meaning hear; listen; obedient; listening; little hyena. in the bible, simeon was the old man who recognized jesus as the messiah" and Shimeon with "A Hebrew name that means one who hears or obeys. It refers to being heard by God or being an attentive listener". Simeon is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Simeon | Shimeon |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | He heard; variant of simon meaning hear; listen; obedient; listening; little hyena. in the bible, simeon was the old man who recognized jesus as the messiah | A Hebrew name that means one who hears or obeys. It refers to being heard by God or being an attentive listener. |
| Origin | Spanish | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Si-meon | Shi-meon |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Simeon and Shimeon
Is Simeon or Shimeon more common?
Simeon is more often searched and saved on this site; Shimeon is also used.
Do Simeon and Shimeon mean the same?
Simeon: "He heard; variant of simon meaning hear; listen; obedient; listening; little hyena. in the bible, simeon was the old man who recognized jesus as the messiah". Shimeon: "A Hebrew name that means one who hears or obeys. It refers to being heard by God or being an attentive listener".
How do you say Simeon?
In parts: Si-meon. Shimeon is said the same way.
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