Where does “Simeon” come from?

Simeon (Middle English) comes from Latin Simeon, from Ancient Greek Σῠμεών, from Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן — Simon; hearkening, listening.

Ancestry of “Simeon”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	Simeon	—
2	Ancient Greek	Σῠμεών	—
3	Hebrew	שִׁמְעוֹן	Simon; hearkening, listening

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