Unisex name
Simone name meaning
“hearing; associated with God having heard”
Simone means “hearing” and is associated with God having heard. It derives from Hebrew Shim‘on and the root meaning to hear. In Türkiye it is used for both girls and boys. Italian uses Simone as a masculine name, while French uses it as the feminine counterpart of Simon.
What does Simone mean?
Hearing; associated with God having heard
In Turkish: işitme; Tanrı'nın işitmesiyle ilişkilendirilen ad
The gender of Simone depends on its language of transmission: Italian and French naming traditions assign different roles to the same spelling. Related to Simon and Simeon, it does not derive from an everyday Turkish word. Its meaning therefore belongs to the Hebrew name family rather than to a Turkish sound association.
Origin of the name Simone
Ultimately from Hebrew Shim‘on, associated with hearing. Simone is a masculine form in Italian and a feminine form of Simon in French.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Simone in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | S · Si |
How to pronounce Simone
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /simone/ |
Is Simone a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Simone is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Simone does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Simone
Famous people named Simone
- Simone Onur · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Simone
What is the meaning of Simone?
Simone means “hearing; associated with God having heard”. Ultimately from Hebrew Shim‘on, associated with hearing. Simone is a masculine form in Italian and a feminine form of Simon in French.
Is Simone a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Simone is used for both boys and girls.
Is Simone in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Simone nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Simone?
Simone is of Hebrew and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Simone have?
Simone has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Simone?
Simone does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Simone?
Notable people named Simone include Simone Onur.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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