Simone

Simone is a given name with different gender associations across languages. It derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, via the Greek Symeon and Latin Simon, and traditionally conveys the meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard."

In French and in several Germanic and Dutch-speaking contexts, Simone is a feminine name. In Italian, by contrast, Simone is usually masculine, with Simona serving as the common feminine form. The name has been adopted in many other languages and may carry varying gender associations depending on locale and tradition.

Notable bearers include Simone de Beauvoir (French writer and philosopher), Simone Signoret (French actress), Simone Weil (French philosopher and social critic), Simone Biles (American gymnast), and Simone Manuel (American swimmer).

As a given name, Simone has enjoyed enduring usage in the 20th and 21st centuries, appearing in literature, film, sports, and public life. It is valued for its concise pronunciation and cross-cultural familiarity.

See also Simona, Simon, and Simonetta as related given names.