Where does “西門” come from?
西門 (Chinese) comes from Ancient Greek Σίμων, from Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן — Simon; hearkening, listening.
西門 (Chinese): west gate of a walled city
Definitions
- west gate of a walled city
Ancestry of “西門”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Σίμων | — |
| 2 | Hebrew | שִׁמְעוֹן | Simon; hearkening, listening |