Shimon
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Shimon is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "He who hears".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Hebrew
Religion
Jewish
Popularity
3 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
6 letters
Meaning
He who hears
Etymology
Derived from Hebrew 'Shimon', meaning 'he who hears', from the root 'Sh-m-ʿ' (שמע) which means 'to hear'.
Famous People Named Shimon
- Shimon Peres — Israeli politician (1923–2016) –Former President of Israel (2007–2014) and Prime Minister of Israel (1977, 1984–1986, 1995–1996)
- Shimon Sakaguchi — Japanese immunologist and physician (1951-)
- Shimon bar Yochai — Jewish rabbi author of the Zohar
Frequently Asked Questions About Shimon
What does the name Shimon mean?
Shimon means "He who hears", and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Shimon?
Shimon originates from Hebrew, commonly used in Middle East.
Is Shimon a boy or girl name?
Shimon is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Shimon associated with?
Shimon is associated with Jewish.
Are there famous people named Shimon?
Yes — notable people named Shimon include Shimon Peres (Israeli politician (1923–2016) –Former President of Israel (2007–2014) and Prime Minister of Israel, 1977, 1984–1986, 1995–1996), Shimon Sakaguchi (Japanese immunologist and physician, 1951-) and Shimon bar Yochai (Jewish rabbi author of the Zohar).
Last updated: June 2026