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 as a traditional or common modern form. Variants found in related languages include Siemen, Siem, and Simeon. The name has been carried by a range of individuals in public life, including athletes, artists, and professionals, reflecting its broad cultural usage.

Notable people named Simen include Simen Agdestein (born 1963), a Norwegian chess grandmaster who has also contributed as a coach and author, and Simen Hegstad Krüger (born 1993), a Norwegian cross-country skier known for international competition. Such examples illustrate the name’s continued presence in Scandinavian contexts as well as some Dutch-speaking communities.

See also: Simeon, Simon, Siemen, Siem. The name Simen is generally recognized as the Scandinavian and Dutch form of a long-standing biblical given name, with usage that spans several decades and various professions.