siim

Siim is a masculine given name used primarily in Estonia. It is the Estonian form of the name Simon, which traces back to the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning “God has heard” or “he has heard.” In Estonian, Siim is common for boys and is used across generations, reflecting its established place in Estonian naming traditions. The name is related to other forms such as Simon in various languages.

In pronunciation, Siim is typically rendered as a long “ee” sound, roughly like “seem.”

Notable people with the given name include Siim Kallas (born 1948), an Estonian politician who served as prime minister and later as a European Commissioner. His prominence in Estonian and European politics makes him one of the most widely recognized bearers of the name. The name also appears among other public figures in Estonia in fields such as politics, sports, and the arts, reflecting its continued use in contemporary Estonian society.

See also: Simon (name) for the broader linguistic and cultural context of the related form across languages.

Overall, Siim functions as a clearly Estonian version of a long-standing European given name with Hebrew origins, retaining cultural resonance within Estonia while linking to a global family of names.