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How to pronounce Semaan?

Pronunciation of Semaan in Lebanon

In Lebanon, Semaan is primarily classified as a male name. The pronunciation of this name, specifically in Beirut, Lebanon, is

sim - 'on'
rhymes with 'baton'

"One of the most ancient names in the Middle East. Today, almost 95% of people with this surname are Christians who are descendants of the early Christians of Jerusalem and Antioch."

Type of Name: Last Name, First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: Christian Aramaic
Other spelling(s): Simaan, Samaan
Meaning: He Who Hears Or Listens

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Pronunciation of Semaan

Here is how Semaan is pronounced

Semaan is Simon. It is used primarily among Middle Eastern Christians (Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq).

In fact, today, Christians in the Middle East call Saint Peter as Semaan Boutros.

It is pronounced "Sim-AHN"

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Pronunciation of Semaan

Here is how Semaan is pronounced

S ih m - ah n
  • s sounds like the 's' in so
  • ih sounds like the 'i' in it
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ah sounds like the 'a' in car
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no

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Pronunciation of Semaan

Here is how Semaan is pronounced

Semaan DOES mean "hearkening or listening" just like Shim'on means the same thing.

Both semitic words have the same root, and both become latinized as "Symon", "Simon", or "Simeon".

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Pronunciation of Semaan

Here is how Semaan is pronounced

It is the equivalent of "Simon" or "Simeon" in English; however, the root of the word stems from the Aramaic and Hebrew word of "Shim'on" which means "hearkening or listening"

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Pronunciation of Semaan

Here is how Semaan is pronounced

The meaning of Semaan is not one who hears or listens. It's just an arabic homonym. In fact, it's the name of Simon (Peter), one of Jesus' apostle, and first pope of the church.

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