Simon at a glance
- Meaning
- He has heard
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- SI-mon
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Seemon, Simonah, Simono, Simmon, Seemoni, Seemonya
Lucky details for Simon
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Simon is a Hebrew name meaning “he has heard”. Parents choose Simon for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Simon reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Simon
What does the name Simon mean?
Simon means “he has heard” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Simon a boy or girl name?
Simon is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Simon?
Simon is pronounced SI-mon (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Simon?
The lucky number for Simon is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Simon?
Popular short forms include Simi, Simo, Simy, Siy.
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