Where does “Sim” come from?
Sim is a shortened form of Simon, which derives from Ancient Greek Σίμων, related to Ancient Greek σῑμός meaning snub-nosed or flat-nosed.
Sim (English): A Simeonite; Any of the characters in the video...
Definitions
- A Simeonite; Any of the characters in the video...
Ancestry of “Sim”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Simon | any of a number of men in the New Testament, notably the original name of Apostle Peter |
| 2 | Middle English | Simon | — |
| 3 | Latin | Simon | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | Σίμων | Simon or Simo, a common Ancient Greek name held by one of the Telchines and often used as a Greek counterpart to the Hebrew שמעון (cf. Σῠμεών) |
| 5 | Hebrew | שִׁמְעוֹן | Simon; hearkening, listening |