Simon
Simon comes from the Hebrew name Simeon. The meaning of Simon is ‘to hear’ or ‘to listen’. This is a common name in both the Old and New Testament in the Holy Bible. Simeon was the name Jacob and Leah's second son. He was also the founder of Simeon, the Israelite tribe. Simeon was spiteful and envious of Joseph, as he was Jacob’s favourite son. The New Testament states that Jesus also has a brother named Simon. One of Jesus’s Twelve Apostles was also known as Simon the Zealot or Simon Peter. He is the patron saint of sawyers, curriers and tanners. Another Simon mentioned in the Bible is Simon Magnus, also known as Simon the Sorcerer and Simon the Magician. In more recent years, the most famous figure with the name is the music mogul Simon Cowell.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
he has heard; flat-nosed
Origin
Hebrew, Greek
Numerology
S is for special, you are, you know!
I is for ideas, that you bring to life.
M is for musical, your hidden talent!
O is for outlook, pleasing to all.
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
Lucky
Simon lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Simon
- Maple Sylvie Bateman daughter of actor Jason Bateman
- Tabitha Soren American journalist
- Tabitha D'umo American choreographer
- Tabitha Sommerset Webb British designer & co,founder of Project D
- Tabitha King American novelist
Simon in Pop Culture
- Simon Moon character on TV's "Frasier"
- Simon Beaumont character on TV's "Ravenswood"
- Simon James Jesse Eisenberg's character in movie "The Doubl"
- Simon Snow hero of a made,up book series in "Fangirl" by Rainbow Rowell
- Simon Blackquill character from video game 'Ace Attorney'
