Simeon
/S-IY-M-IY-AH-N/
He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Simeon is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Simeon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Simeon is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Simeon carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Simeon's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Simeon means “He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Simeon resonates in either tradition.
Simeon's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Simeon's full reading →
Does Simeon go with your family's names?
Simeon breaks into 6 sounds: /S-IY-M-IY-AH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Simeon sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Simeon beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Simeon — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Simeon
What does the name Simeon mean?
Simeon means "He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Simeon a boy or girl name?
Simeon is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Simeon?
Simeon is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Simeon a Jewish name?
Yes. Simeon is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Simeon mean in Hebrew?
Simeon originates from Hebrew, where it means "He has heard, from the Hebrew shama (to hear, to listen). A biblical tribal and patriarchal name borne by a son of Jacob, it testifies that God hears the cry of His people, naming the bearer as a sign of prayer heard and divine attention granted.."
What are common nicknames for Simeon?
Common short forms of Simeon include Sime, Simi.
What is the numerology of Simeon?
Simeon has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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