Shimon
Meaning of Shimon
Shimon is a male given name of Hebrew origin, pronounced shee-MOHN (/ʃiˈmoʊn/). The name Shimon is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and culture, often associated with the biblical figure Simon Peter, one of Jesus' apostles. It also has historical significance as it appears in various religious texts and has been borne by notable figures throughout history. While its English variant "Simon" is more commonly recognized globally, Shimon retains its unique cultural and religious resonance. In the United States, the name has experienced modest popularity over the years, with occurrences fluctuating but maintaining a presence since at least the mid-20th century. In 2023, Shimon was ranked 1025th for newborn boys, reflecting its enduring appeal among parents seeking a name with rich heritage and spiritual significance.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as shee-MOHN (/ʃiˈmoʊn/)
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Notable People Named Shimon
| Shimon Peres was a prominent Israeli politician, serving as both the eighth prime minister and the ninth president of Israel, with a political career spanning 70 years. |
| Rabbi Shimon Maryles, also known as Rabbi Shimon Yerslover, was the founder of Yeruslav Hasidism in Jarosław from 1758 to 1849. |
| Shimon Lavi, a Sephardi Hakham, kabbalist, physician, astronomer, and poet, is renowned for his contributions to religious institutions and Torah study in Tripoli, Libya, during the mid-sixteenth century, and is highly regarded as the greatest scholar among Libyan Jews. |
| Shimon Dotan is a renowned Israeli film director, screenwriter, and producer. |
| Shimon Abuhatzira is an Israeli retired footballer known for his role as a striker and is related to the revered Baba Sali. |
| Shimon Solomon is an Israeli diplomat and former politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Yesh Atid and was appointed Ambassador to Angola in 2022. |
| Professor Shimon Shetreet is a former Israeli politician and the Greenblatt Chair of Public and International Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. |
| Shimon Ullman is a renowned professor of computer science at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, known for his significant contributions to the study of vision processing in humans and machines, particularly in object and facial recognition. |
| Shimon Gibson is a British-born archaeologist and Professor of Practice in the Department of History at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. |
| Shimon Kagan is an Israeli chess master. |
| Shimon Alcoby, known as Shimon, is an English DJ, record producer, and co-founder of AudioPorn Records, with affiliations to Ram Records and Ram Trilogy. |
| Rabbi Shimon Sidon was a Hungarian rabbi born on January 3, 1815 in Nadash and passed away on December 18, 1891 in Trnava. |
| Shimon Bejarano was an Israeli industrialist and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the General Zionists between 1951 and 1959. |
| Shimon Gad Elituv was a prominent Israeli rabbi and community leader with extensive involvement in various religious and communal organizations. |
| Shimon Shelah is an Israeli former basketball player who participated in the men's tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics. |
