simeon

/ˈsɪmiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A male given name, variant of Simon.

“The newborn baby was named Simeon after his grandfather.”

2. noun

In the Bible, a just and devout Jew who was the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.

“According to the biblical account, Simeon was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied over Jesus.”

Synonyms

  • Simon
  • Simonides

Antonyms

  • Judas