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Szymon

SHIH-mon

Szymon is a boy’s name of Polish origin, meaning “The Polish form of Simon, a Hebrew name meaning 'heard' or 'listening'. It conveys attentiveness and understanding.”, and peaked in popularity in 2007.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginPolish

What Szymon Means

The Polish form of Simon, a Hebrew name meaning 'heard' or 'listening'. It conveys attentiveness and understanding.

The Story of Szymon

This Polish name carries the quiet wisdom of deep listening and the strength of unwavering attentiveness.

Szymon is the classic Polish form of the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he has heard' or 'God has heard.' This name boasts a rich history, traveling from ancient Israel through Christian Europe and finding a strong presence in Poland. It evokes a sense of contemplative understanding and the valuable quality of genuine attentiveness, a name that has resonated with spiritual depth for centuries.

There's a profound gentleness in the sound of Szymon, a sense that he is always listening, truly hearing. When you speak this name, you're not just calling him; you're acknowledging a deep capacity for empathy and understanding. You’ll feel its grounding presence as you write it on his birth certificate, a testament to the thoughtful spirit you envision for your son. This name feels like a promise of quiet companionship and deep connection.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

attentiveunderstandingkindcompassionate

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#38 in 2007

Total Births

423

First Recorded

1991

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