Симеон
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew 'שמעון' (Shimon), meaning 'he who hears' or 'God has heard'. In the Bible, Simeon is the second son of Jacob.
Name Day:
February 3, 2025View in calendar
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Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Симеон is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Симо, Моньо, Симончо.
Did you know?
St. Demetrius Day (October 26th) marks the end of autumn and the beginning of winter. Dimitar is such a popular name that in some villages, half the men celebrate on this day! Traditionally, stuffed pumpkin and beans are prepared.