The baby name Semone is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈmoʊn/ (suh-MOHN); also heard as /sɪˈmoʊn/ or /seɪˈmoʊn/ in some accents.
The baby name Semone is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈmoʊn/ (suh-MOHN); also heard as /sɪˈmoʊn/ or /seɪˈmoʊn/ in some accents.
Semone is in Origin.
Semone is a modern respelling of Simone, the feminine form (and in Italy also a masculine name) of Simon, ultimately from the Hebrew Shim'on, "he has heard" or "God has heard." Through the Greek and Latin Simon, the name spread with Christianity across Europe; the French feminine Simone was established by the Middle Ages and rose again in the 20th century through figures such as Simone de Beauvoir and, indirectly, the stage name Nina Simone.
The Semone spelling surfaces mainly in contemporary English-speaking contexts, chosen for a distinctive look while preserving Simone’s pronunciation and meaning. Related variants include Simone, Symone, Simonne, and Simona; diminutives include Simi, Moni, and Mona. Cognates and masculine relatives include Simon, Simeon, and Shimon. The core sense evokes attentive listening and answered prayer, making Semone a modern twist on a venerable biblical lineage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #89 | 5 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #237 | 23 | 7,507 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| ZA | 0 | #468 | 7 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2002 | #882 | 8 | 9,522 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #929 | 13 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,003 | 7 | 14,742 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,084 | 58 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,168 | 11 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,462 | 10 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Semone is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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