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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 : simon magus

Origin and Etymology of simon

Greek Simōn, from Hebrew Shimʽōn

Simon

biographical name Si·mon \ sē-ˈmōⁿ \

Definition of Simon

Claude (-Eugène-Henri) 1913–2005 French writer

Simon

biographical name Si·mon \ ˈsī-mən \

Definition of Simon

1st Viscount 1873–1954 John Allsebrook Simon British jurist and statesman

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Herbert Alexander 1916–2001 American economist

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(Marvin) Neil 1927–     American dramatist

Simon

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Paul (Frederic) 1941–     American singer and songwriter

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