Simone (given name)

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Simone is a given name that may be used as a masculine or feminine name, depending on the language.

Simone
Pronunciation/sɪˈmn/ sih-MOHN
/səˈmn/ sə-MOHN
French: [si.mɔn]
Italian: [siˈmoːne]
GenderGender-neutral
Origin
Word/nameHebrew via Greek
Meaning"He has heard" or "God had heard"
Region of originEurope
Other names
Alternative spellingSimonne
Variant form(s)Simona
Related names
  • Jimena
  • Simeon
  • Simon
  • Šimona
  • Simonida
  • Simonetta
  • Simeuna
  • Ximena

Originating from the Greek translation of the Hebrew name Shimon, it became popular due to the Christianization of Europe and Biblical figures such as Simeon (son of Jacob) and Simeon (Gospel of Luke).[1] In Italian, Simone is a masculine name or patronymic surname, pronounced with three syllables, whilst the feminine form Simona is widespread throughout Europe.[2][3] In French and English Simone is a feminine name, pronounced with two syllables, whilst its masculine form in both languages is Simon/Simeon. Additionally, Simone, as a feminine name, may be spelled Simonne.[4][5]

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Simona

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Simone

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Simonne

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Symone

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References

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  1. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Simeon". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  2. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Simona". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  3. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Simone (2)". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  4. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Simon (1)". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  5. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Simone (1)". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2021-02-18.