Where does “Simon” come from?
Simon (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Σίμων, from Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן — Simon; hearkening, listening.
Ancestry of “Simon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Σίμων | — |
| 2 | Hebrew | שִׁמְעוֹן | Simon; hearkening, listening |
Words derived from “Simon”