Simone

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Simone means "one who hears" or "to be heard" in French. It comes from the Hebrew name Shimon.
Pronunciation
SEE-MAWN(French)
The name Simone is pronounced as "si-mone".
sə-MON(English)
zee-MO-nə(German)
Popularity
Simone is a moderately popular name in the United States, ranking at #609 in popularity as of 2020. It is also a common name in many European countries, including France, Italy, and Portugal.

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Simone Name meanings & History

The name Simone means "one who hears" or "to be heard" in French. It comes from the Hebrew name Shimon. French feminine form of Simon 1. A famous bearer was Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986), a French feminist and philosopher. Simone is commonly used as a first name for girls. It is a versatile name that can work well for all ages and could fit a wide range of personalities.

Zodiac Sign of Simone: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Simone:

S: Solidity,Sex,Success,Social Standing,Security,Status,Sensuality

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

M: Mushy,Memorabilia,Mother,Manipulative,Mommy,Maternal,Memory

O: Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nagging,Nice,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nervous

E: Exaggerate,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Enliven

Simone is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Simone include Simone de Beauvoir, a French philosopher and writer, Simone Biles, an American gymnast, and Simone Signoret, a French actress.

2.) SIMONE (Female)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Simone is a feminine form of Simon (heard). See SIMON (English Males Names). Var: Symone. (SIH-MONE)


3.) Simone (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew) she heard. (French) a form of Simon (seeBoys’ Names).

Other Forms: Siminie, Simmi, Simmie, Simmone, Simoane, Simonette, Simonne, Somone


4.) Simone (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) wise and thoughtful

Other Forms: Sim, Simonie, Symone


5.) Simone (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Simone means "hearkening" or "to hear/listen" in Hebrew. In French and Italian, it means "one who hears" or "obedient".

Pronunciation: see-MO-neh
sih-MOHN is the most common pronunciation in English. The French pronunciation is see-MOHN and the Italian pronunciation is see-MO-neh.


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Description: The name Simone has origins in Hebrew, French, and Italian. Simone means "hearkening" or "to hear/listen" in Hebrew. In French and Italian, it means "one who hears" or "obedient". Italian form of Simon 1. Simone is mainly used as a first name for girls, but can also be used as a middle name or a surname.

Famous People

Simone Biles, American Olympic gymnast, Simone de Beauvoir, French feminist philosopher, Simone Signoret, French Academy Award-winning actress, Simone Manuel, American Olympic swimmer.

6.) Simone (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Listen

Other Forms: Semone


7.) SIMONE (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: Feminine form of Simon, which is a borrowing from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin. The name is derived from the Hebrew Shimon, a derivative of shim‘on (heard). See SIMON (Male Names). Pet: Sime, Simah. (SEE-MONE)


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