Simeon
Simeon is a venerable biblical name present in both the Old and New Testaments, famously borne by the righteous elder who blessed baby Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem. It stands as an internationally recognized counterpart to Simon, offering spiritual depth and timeless grace. It is an inspiring choice for parents seeking an authentic, meaningful name.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Hebrew biblical name meaning "God has heard" or "he who listens".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza z hebrejského Šim'on (שִׁמְעוֹן), tradične spájaného so slovesným koreňom š-m-ʿ s významom „počuť“. Biblický výklad mena vyjadruje, že Boh vypočul alebo vyslyšal prosbu. Do európskych jazykov sa rozšírilo prostredníctvom gréckeho prepisu Symeón (Συμεών) a latinskej podoby Simeon.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Simeon is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
SIMEON
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling22 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Simeon
30People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Prince of Moscow and Grand Prince of Vladimir (1316-1353)
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