Simon
- Pronunciation
- [Si-mon]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Listening
- Origin
- Hebrew
This name means "to hear, to be heard" and is of Hebrew origin.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simeon | Sign | Male | English |
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