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Simon is a masculine name with deep Hebrew roots, representing a modern international variation of the ancient biblical name Shimon (Simeon). The name originates from the Hebrew root Sh.M.A, meaning "to hear" or "one who hears." In the Bible, Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah, and one of the twelve tribes that formed the people of Israel. According to Genesis, Leah named her son this because "the Lord heard that I was unloved" - she believed that God had heard her sorrow and granted her another son. The form "Simon" is the English and international transliteration of the name, which has become an independent name carrying all the cultural and spiritual meanings of the Hebrew original. Throughout Jewish history, the name Shimon-Simon has carried special significance related to listening and attentiveness, not only in the physical sense but also in the spiritual and moral sense. A person bearing this name is perceived as one who listens to the divine voice, to the needs of others, and to the depth of matters. During the Second Temple period, the name was extremely common among Jews, and Shimon Bar Kokhba, leader of the Bar Kokhba revolt, is a prominent example of a bearer of this name. With the diaspora and the spread of Judaism and Christianity throughout the world, the name underwent transformation into various forms in different languages: Simon in English, Simone in Italian and French, Simón in Spanish, and Shimon or Szymon in Polish. The form "Simon" reflects the meeting between Hebrew tradition and modern Western culture, representing a bridge between worlds. In modern Israeli society, the name Simon is perceived as having an international and modern character, allowing its bearer to integrate easily into multicultural environments while maintaining Jewish identity. Parents who choose this name often express a desire to connect tradition with the contemporary, Hebrew roots with Western universality. The name carries values of listening, attentiveness, sensitivity to others, and the ability to understand what lies beyond words. In our global age, where communication and languages cross borders, Simon is a name that manages to maintain its Hebrew identity while being understood and recognized worldwide. It combines spiritual strength, rich history, and deep meaning that continues to resonate in every generation.

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Genesis 29:33 - And she conceived again and bore a son, and said: 'Because the LORD has heard that I am hated, He has therefore given me this son also.' And she called his name Simeon

In Kabbalah, the name Simon-Shimon represents the Sefirah of Hod, symbolizing submission and listening to the divine will. The root Sh.M.A is connected to the ability to hear the inner voice and the hidden messages that the universe conveys. The bearer of this name is considered to have special spiritual sensitivity and the ability to understand the concealed.

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Simon Cowell - British music producer and reality TV judge | Simon Pegg - British actor and comedian | Simon Baker - Australian actor | Simon Sinek - motivational speaker and bestselling author | Paul Simon - American musician and songwriter

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