Names related to Simon: Shimon, Si, Simeon
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Simon

Pronunciation: SIY-mon (key)

Origin of the name Simon:

Derived from the Hebrew shim'ōn (heard). The name is borned in the Bible by several characters, including Simon of Cyrene, the man seized from the crowd during the procession of the crucifixion to carry the heavy cross after Jesus could no longer bear its weight.

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Comments and insights on the name Simon: | Edit

Simon is also a surname. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel used their surnames for their duo act "Simon and Garfunkel".

Personal experiences with the name Simon: | Edit

"Simon" is slang in Spanish for "si" (yes).

Nicknames for Simon: | Edit

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Meanings and history of the name Simon: | Edit

Simon was the original name of the apostle that Jesus renamed Peter, and in the Catholic tradition was the first Pope.

Famous real-life people named Simon: | Edit

Simon Bolivar, "El Libertador" liberated most of South America from Spain (19th Century)
Simon Baker, Australian actor (The Mentalist)
Simon Cowell, British music executive and television personality (American Idol)
Simon LeBon, British singer-songwriter (Duran Duran)
Simon Pegg, British actor and comedian (Shaun of the Dead)
Simon LeBon, lead singer, Duran Duran
Simon Wiesenthal, Austrian Holocaust survivor and political activist

Simon in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Simon Says", children's game.
"Simple Simon" children's rhyme.
Dr. Simon Tam, character in tv series Firefly and movie Serenity played by Sean Maher.
Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, hero of regency romance novel "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn
Simon Bae, character in the Darkest Powers trilogy by Kelley Armstrong
Simon from Alvin and the Chipmunks
"My Name is Simon", childen's cartoon on Captain Kangaroo.

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