First Known Use: before 12th century
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Simon
noun Si·mon \ˈsī-mən\
Definition of SIMON
1
: peter —called also Simon Peter
2
: one of the twelve disciples of Jesus —called also Simon the Zealot
3
: a kinsman of Jesus
4
: a Cyrenian constrained to help Jesus bear his cross to his place of crucifixion —called also Simon the Cyrenian
5
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Origin of SIMON
Greek Simōn, from Hebrew Shimʽōn
Simon
biographical name Si·mon \sē-ˈmōⁿ\
Definition of SIMON
Claude (-Eugène-Henri) 1913–2005 Fr. writer
Simon
biographical name Si·mon \ˈsī-mən\
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1st Viscount 1873–1954 John Allsebrook Simon British jurist & statesman
Simon
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Herbert Alexander 1916–2001 Am. econ.
Simon
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(Marvin) Neil 1927– Am. dram.
Simon
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Paul (Frederic) 1941– Am. singer & songwriter
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