Simone

Simone is a given name that may be used as a masculine or feminine name, depending on the language. Originating from the Greek translation of the Hebrew name Shimon, it became popular due to the Christianization of Europe and Biblical figures such as Simeon (son of Jacob) and Simeon (Gospel of Luke). In Italian, Simone is a masculine name or patronymic surname, pronounced with three syllables, whilst the feminine form Simona is widespread throughout Europe. In French and English Simone is a feminine name, pronounced with two syllables, whilst its masculine form in both languages is Simon/Simeon. Additionally, Simone, as a feminine name, may be spelled Simonne. People Simona Simona Amânar (born 1979), Romanian gymnast Simona Andrejić (born 1994), Serbian model Simona de Silvestro (born 1988), Swiss race car driver Simona Halep (born 1991), Romanian tennis player Simona Koch (born 1968), German diver Simona Krupeckaitė (born 1982), Lithuanian track cyclist Simona Malpezzi (born 1972), Italian politician Simona Orinska (born 1978), Latvian butoh artist Simona Petrík (born 1982), Slovak politician, MP (2016-2020; 2023-) Simona Peycheva (born 1985), Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast Simona Richter (born 1972), Romanian judoka Simona Rinieri (born 1977), Italian volleyball player Simona Stašová (born 1955), Czech actress Simona Škrabec (born 1968), Slovene writer Simona Ventura (born 1965), Italian TV hostess