Name:
Simone
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Simone originates in Hebrew language and means "one who has heard". It is a feminine form of Simon, this spelling being used mostly in French, it is also a variant of Jimena in Spanish. In France it was very popular at the beginning of the 20th century. It was popularized by the French feminist Simone de Beauvoir.
Pronunciation:
see-MON
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Simmi
Simmone
Simona
Simonetta
Simonne
Famous Simone:
Simone de Beauvoir : philosopher
Simone Simons : singer
Simone Signoret : actress