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Shimon

SHEE-mon2 syllables
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Hebrew name meaning 'he has heard'. (Modern)

What does Shimon mean?

Modern: Hebrew name meaning 'he has heard'.. Shimon is a Hebrew name derived from the root 'shama', meaning 'to hear'. It is often associated with biblical figures.

Is Shimon a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Shimon in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Shimon in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Shimon suit?

Modern
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Shimon

When Shimon checked in for the night, the other pups whispered, "I hear the humans say he always listens. I hope he doesn’t overhear my squeaky toy secrets!"

Like Shimon? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.