Simeon

Simeon Meaning & Origin

About Simeon
The name Simeon is of Hebrew origin and means "he who hears" or "God has heard." It is derived from the Hebrew word "shama," which means "to hear." Simeon is a biblical name, appearing in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Bible, Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah, and his descendants became one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Simeon is often associated with qualities such as attentiveness, obedience, and a strong connection to God.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Simeon are male.

Simeon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -19.78% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 M IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪmiən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Simeon in Braille

Here's how to represent Simeon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Simeon in braille

How to Spell the Name Simeon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Simeon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Simeon in sign language

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