Symeon
/S-IH-M-IY-AH-N/
He who listens — and in listening, the one who acts. Symeon the Righteous waited his entire life in the Temple for a single moment: the infant Jesus placed in his arms, the moment he sang the Nunc Dimittis. Lord now let your servant depart in peace. His life's entire meaning was held in that brief embrace, teaching that what looks like waiting is preparation, and what looks like an ending is fulfillment
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Symeon is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “He who listens — and in listening, the one who acts. Symeon the Righteous waited his entire life in the Temple for a single moment: the infant Jesus placed in his arms, the moment he sang the Nunc Dimittis. Lord now let your servant depart in peace. His life's entire meaning was held in that brief embrace, teaching that what looks like waiting is preparation, and what looks like an ending is fulfillment”. It also appears in Jewish tradition.
Symeon is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "He who listens — and in listening, the one who acts. Symeon the Righteous waited his entire life in the Temple for a single moment: the infant Jesus placed in his arms, the moment he sang the Nunc Dimittis. Lord now let your servant depart in peace. His life's entire meaning was held in that brief embrace, teaching that what looks like waiting is preparation, and what looks like an ending is fulfillment" and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Symeon is also used in Jewish traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among European, Arab, Indian, Greek families, Symeon carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Symeon
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Symeon lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Symeon's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Symeon's saint & feast day →What does Symeon's numerology say?
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 Symeon resonates in either tradition.
Symeon's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Symeon's full reading →
Does Symeon go with your family's names?
Symeon breaks into 6 sounds: /S-IH-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 Symeon 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 Symeon beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Symeon — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Symeon
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Symeon
What does the name Symeon mean?
Symeon means "He who listens — and in listening, the one who acts. Symeon the Righteous waited his entire life in the Temple for a single moment: the infant Jesus placed in his arms, the moment he sang the Nunc Dimittis. Lord now let your servant depart in peace. His life's entire meaning was held in that brief embrace, teaching that what looks like waiting is preparation, and what looks like an ending is fulfillment." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Symeon a boy or girl name?
Symeon is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Symeon?
Symeon is of Greek origin, used in Christian, Jewish traditions, commonly among European, Arab, Indian families.
Is Symeon a Christian name?
Yes. Symeon is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin. It also appears in Jewish tradition.
What does Symeon mean in Greek?
Symeon originates from Greek, where it means "He who listens — and in listening, the one who acts. Symeon the Righteous waited his entire life in the Temple for a single moment: the infant Jesus placed in his arms, the moment he sang the Nunc Dimittis. Lord now let your servant depart in peace. His life's entire meaning was held in that brief embrace, teaching that what looks like waiting is preparation, and what looks like an ending is fulfillment."
What are common nicknames for Symeon?
Common short forms of Symeon include Syme, Symi.
What is the numerology of Symeon?
Symeon has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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