Simen
Simen is a masculine given name, used primarily in Norway and in Dutch-speaking regions. It is a variant of Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon and is traditionally interpreted as meaning “God has heard.” As a result, Simen shares the same core meaning as its cognates in other languages.
In Norway and neighboring Dutch-speaking areas, Simen functions as a distinct spelling of the name, often treated
Notable people named Simen include Simen Agdestein (born 1963), a Norwegian chess grandmaster who has also contributed
See also: Simeon, Simon, Siemen, Siem. The name Simen is generally recognized as the Scandinavian and Dutch