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SIMIN Origin of surname

SIMIN

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a matronymic (derived from a female ancestor's personal name), or a patronymic (derived from a male ancestor's personal name).

Simin is derived from the Hebrew and Aramaic female personal name Sima, which means "treasure" or "hidden treasure". It is mentioned several times in the Jerusalem Talmud and other rabbinical writings. In some cases the surname Sima is derived from the biblical male personal name Shimon/Simon. The biblical Shimon was the second son of Jacob and Leah. The traditional name etymology of Shimon is that derives from the Hebrew root Shema which means "hear" (Genesis 29.33). Jews in the Diaspora often transformed or translated Hebrew names into vernacular sounding names. This enabled them both to maintain their tradition, as well as to become part of their host society.
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SIMIN Origin of surname
SIMIN

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a matronymic (derived from a female ancestor's personal name), or a patronymic (derived from a male ancestor's personal name).

Simin is derived from the Hebrew and Aramaic female personal name Sima, which means "treasure" or "hidden treasure". It is mentioned several times in the Jerusalem Talmud and other rabbinical writings. In some cases the surname Sima is derived from the biblical male personal name Shimon/Simon. The biblical Shimon was the second son of Jacob and Leah. The traditional name etymology of Shimon is that derives from the Hebrew root Shema which means "hear" (Genesis 29.33). Jews in the Diaspora often transformed or translated Hebrew names into vernacular sounding names. This enabled them both to maintain their tradition, as well as to become part of their host society.
Written by researchers of ANU Museum of the Jewish People