Shimon: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁמְעוֹן
Pronounced shim-ON
Meaning of Shimon
Shimon comes from the Hebrew for hearing, as Leah said at his birth: "because the Lord has heard". He was the second son of Jacob and Leah and the father of the tribe of Simeon.
And she conceived again, and bore a son; and said: ‘Because the LORD hath heard that I am hated, He hath therefore given me this son also.’ And she called his name Simeon.
וַתַּהַר עוֹד וַתֵּלֶד בֵּן וַתֹּאמֶר כִּי־שָׁמַע יְהֹוָה כִּי־שְׂנוּאָה אָנֹכִי וַיִּתֶּן־לִי גַּם־אֶת־זֶה וַתִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ שִׁמְעוֹן׃
Shimon in Hebrew
Shimon is written שמעון in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁמְעוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- מMem
- עAyin
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 466 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has heard
- Pronunciationshim-ON
- Hebrewשמעון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shimon ranked #19 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (801 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #16, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | 801 |
| 2023 | 16 | 842 |
| 2022 | 19 | 810 |
| 2021 | 22 | 748 |
| 2020 | 19 | 788 |
| 2019 | 26 | 703 |
| 2018 | 26 | 691 |
| 2017 | 24 | 717 |
| 2016 | 28 | 620 |
| 2015 | 29 | 618 |
| 2014 | 32 | 545 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shimon
What does the name Shimon mean?
Shimon comes from the Hebrew for hearing, as Leah said at his birth: "because the Lord has heard". He was the second son of Jacob and Leah and the father of the tribe of Simeon.
How do you pronounce Shimon?
Shimon is pronounced shim-ON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shimon in Hebrew?
Shimon is written שמעון in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁמְעוֹן).
Is Shimon a biblical name?
Yes. Shimon appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 29:33.
How popular is the name Shimon in Israel?
In 2024, Shimon ranked #19 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (801 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #16, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shimon?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שמעון adds up to 466 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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