Where does “Simon” come from?
Simon comes from Ancient Greek Σίμων, derived from Ancient Greek σῑμός meaning snub-nosed or flat-nosed.
Simon (English): any of a number of men in the New Testament, notably the original name of Apostle Peter
Definitions
- any of a number of men in the New Testament, notably the original name of Apostle Peter
Ancestry of “Simon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | Simon | — |
| 2 | Latin | Simon | — |
| 3 | 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) |
| 4 | Hebrew | שִׁמְעוֹן | Simon; hearkening, listening |
Words derived from “Simon”