Simon

The meaning of the name Simon

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SIMON :The boy's name Simon is pronounced SYE-mun. It is of Biblical origin, and its meaning is "he who hears, the listener; hearkening". In Greek, Simon means "Snub-nosed". Simon is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Shim'on. 'Simon the Zealot', also known as Peter (a name given to him by Jesus), is one of the more obscure apostles. Simon is regarded as a saint by several Christian churches, including the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Churches, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Eastern Catholic Churches, the Anglican Church and the Lutheran Church

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