Meaning and Origin
What does the name Simeon mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Australia says the name Simeon means "One who hears God".
- According to 2 people from Germany and the United States, the name Simeon is of Hebrew origin and means "God hears".
- According to a user from Moldova, Republic of, the name Simeon is of English origin and means "He who hears".
- A user from Arkansas, U.S. says the name Simeon is of Hebrew origin and means "To hear".
- (Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel
Borrowed from Latin Simeon, from Ancient Greek Σῠμεών (Sumeṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (šimʿōn, “hearkening, listening”), originally referring to Simeon, a son of Jacob. Doublet of Simon.
- (biblical) Second son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.
- (biblical) One of the Israelite tribes, descended from Simeon.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Simeon was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano and Latin