Simen Name Meaning & Origin
Simen
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.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book
Related Names:
Looking for the perfect name? Try the Name MatchMaker to find the perfect baby name for you!
NameVoyager
US Popularity of Simen Over Time

Sister & Brother Names
Know a Simen? What are his siblings named?
Name Lists Featuring Simen
Contribute your knowledge to the name Simen
- Comments and insights on the name Simen
This is a traditional Norwegian variation on "Simon", however "kreativ" it may first appear!
At the moment it is the seventy-ninth most popular name for boys there.
- Personal experiences with the name Simen
- Nicknames for Simen
- Meanings and history of the name Simen
"He has heard".
- Famous real-life people named Simen
Simen Agdestein, Norwegian chess player and former soccer player
Simen Berntsen, retired Norwegian ski-jumper
Simen Brenne, Norwegian soccer player
Simen Skjønsberg, Norwegian journalist and writer
Simen Østensen, Norwegian cross-country skier- Simen in song, story & screen