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Shimon
providing well; fatness; oil
שִׁימוֹן shi.mon
Shimon (Hebrew: שִׁימוֹן, shi.mon) means “providing well; fatness; oil”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 4:20. In 2025 it was given to 241 children in the United States, ranking 960. Use is rising. Around 5,492 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Amnon in 1 Chronicles 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Shimon
descendant of Caleb; son of Judah; father of Tilon
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 241 | Rising |
| All-time total | 5,492 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 255 in 2024 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | NY | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:20 |
Names connected to this one
- Ishi co-occurrence Appears with Ishi in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Zoheth co-occurrence Appears with Zoheth in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Tilon co-occurrence Appears with Tilon in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Rinnah co-occurrence Appears with Rinnah in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Amnon co-occurrence Appears with Amnon in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Ben-hanan co-occurrence Appears with Ben-hanan in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Ben-zoheth co-occurrence Appears with Ben-zoheth in 1 Chronicles 4.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.20;
father of: Amnon (H0550H), Rinnah (H7441), Ben-hanan (H1135), Tilon (H8436)
§ Shimon = "desert"
a Judaite, father of Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-Hanan, and Tilon
Shimon was a son of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
The biblical story
Shimon is mentioned in 1Ch.4.20 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is listed as one of the sons of Judah and a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hur. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent families within the tribe of Judah, highlighting their descendants and their settlements. Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no other details about Shimon's life or role within the tribe are provided in the Bible.
Key verses
Shimon appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben–hanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Ben–zoheth.
1 Chronicles 4:20
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 4:20