Simon Name Meaning & Origin

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.

From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.

Related Names:

Shimon, Si, Simeon

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