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Simeon

SIH-mee-uhn

Simeon (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "one who hears," borne by one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible. Example: “Simeon was one of the twelve tribes of Israel.”

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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "one who hears," borne by one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible.
"Simeon was one of the twelve tribes of Israel."
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Etymology

From Hebrew Shim'on, "he has heard."

Origin: Hebrew

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Simeon” mean?

The word “Simeon” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "one who hears," borne by one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible.

How do you pronounce “Simeon”?

“Simeon” is pronounced SIH-mee-uhn (/ˈsɪ.mi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Simeon” in a sentence?

Here is “Simeon” used in a sentence: “Simeon was one of the twelve tribes of Israel.”

What part of speech is “Simeon”?

“Simeon” is a name.

Where does the word “Simeon” come from?

The word “Simeon” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew Shim'on, "he has heard.".

Is “Simeon” a common word?

“Simeon” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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