Strong’s H7889

שִׁימוֹן

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shiymown

Pronunciation

shee-MOHN

Definition

Simeon

Meaning

Shimon

Usage

The name Shimon, or Simeon, means "he has heard" or "God has heard." It is used primarily as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Simeon is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making him one of the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel. The name signifies the idea of God hearing and responding to human needs or prayers.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 4:20