Σίμων
Símon
The English name Simon is written as Σίμων (Símon) in Greek. Wiktionary also lists Σίμωνας (Símonas) and Σάιμον (Sáimon).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Σίμων | Símon | |
| Σίμωνας | Símonas | |
| Σάιμον | Sáimon | transliteration |
Σίμων is a male given name.
Which one should you use?
Σάιμον is a transliteration of the English name Simon into Greek script.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Símon.
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, naming a child Σίμων often involves the tradition of the 'name day', where the person is celebrated on the feast day of the saint who bears that name.
- In modern Greece, seeing the name written as Σάιμον immediately signals to a reader that the person is likely of Anglo-Saxon or foreign origin.
- In ancient Greek, the name Σίμων could be associated with the word for 'smooth' or 'level', depending on its exact historical derivation.
Examples in context
- Ο Σίμων είναι καλός φίλος.O Simon einai kalos filos.Simon is a good friend.
- Τον Σίμων τον είδα στον δρόμο.Ton Simon ton eida ston dromo.I saw Simon on the street.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are talking about a mutual friend.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις δει τον Σίμων σήμερα;Echeis dei ton Simon simera?Have you seen Simon today?
- Ελένη EleniΌχι, δεν τον έχω συναντήσει.Ochi, den ton echo synantitisei.No, I haven't met him.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠρέπει να μιλήσω με τον Σίμων για το έργο.Prepei na miliso me ton Simon gia to ergo.I need to speak with Simon about the project.
- Ελένη EleniΔοκίμασε να του στείλεις ένα μήνυμα.Dokimase na tou steileis ena mynima.Try sending him a message.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “simon” translations and entries Σάιμον, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
