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Semyon

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Semyon is a boy’s name of Russian origin, meaning “Russian form of Simeon, derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'to hear' or 'God has heard'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginRussian

What Semyon Means

Russian form of Simeon, derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'to hear' or 'God has heard'.

The Story of Semyon

Some names are deeply rooted in tradition, carrying the echoes of watchful wisdom and a profound understanding.

Semyon is the Russian form of Simeon, stemming from the Hebrew 'Shimon', meaning 'to hear' or 'God has heard'. Its recorded presence in recent times dates to 2014, carrying a heritage of ancient observation.

When you hear Semyon, you sense a thoughtful, attentive nature, a deep well of wisdom. This name is for your son, who you see as a listener, a gentle soul possessing profound understanding and a quiet, reliable strength.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Semyon Timoshenko

    Soviet military commander during World War II

Personality Traits

ListenerThoughtfulWiseGentle

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#6 in 2014

Total Births

6

First Recorded

2014

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