siman

Siman is a transliteration that can refer to several distinct concepts in different languages and domains. In Hebrew, siman (סימן) means a sign, mark, or omen. The term is commonly used to denote a sign or indicator in everyday language as well as in religious and legal literature. In Jewish texts, simanim are used to index chapters, rules, or sections; for example, legal codes such as Shulchan Aruch are organized into simanim and se'ifot (sections).

As a personal name, Siman is used as a given name and surname in various cultures. It appears across Jewish, Arab, and other communities, sometimes as a standalone name and other times as part of longer forms. Individuals bearing the name Siman have appeared in historical records and contemporary contexts.

In computing and operations research, SIMAN is the name of a discrete-event simulation language and framework associated with simulation software such as Arena. The SIMAN language was designed to describe system components, events, and processes for simulation models, and examples of its use exist in academic literature and industry.

While phonetic variants exist in other languages, the meanings and uses of Siman in each context are distinct and not mutually related beyond the shared transliteration.