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Name Origin

Simona is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Simon. It means 'listener' or 'he who hears.'

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Famous People

Simona Halep (1991-)

Tennis player

  • Former World No. 1 tennis player
  • Two-time Grand Slam singles champion (Wimbledon 2019, Roland Garros 2018)
  • Olympic medalist (bronze in singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics)

Simona Ventura (1965-)

Television presenter

  • Popular Italian television personality
  • Known for hosting reality shows and talk shows