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Simão
he who hears
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Simão
Simão is the Portuguese form of Simon, from the Hebrew Shim'on, related to the verb shama, 'to hear, to be heard' — meaning 'he who hears' or 'God has heard'. It's the original name of the apostle Peter and of another apostle, Simon the Zealot. In Portugal it's a name with classic charm, gaining renewed popularity in recent years for its elegant sound and solid biblical roots.
Variants around the world
How Simão sounds in other languages.
SimoneSimonSiméonXimeno
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