Where does “Simonian” come from?
Simonian (English) comes from English Simon, from Middle English Simon, from Latin Simon, from Ancient Greek Σίμων, from Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן — Simon; hearkening, listening.
Simonian (English): One of the followers of Simon Magus; An adherent...
Definitions
- One of the followers of Simon Magus; An adherent...
Ancestry of “Simonian”, step by step
Simonian traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English Simon
| 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 |