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Name Origin

Simonne is a feminine given name, primarily a French variant of Simone. It originates from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'hearing' or 'he who hears.'

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Famous People

Simonne Veil (1927-2017)

Politician, Activist

  • First female president of the European Parliament
  • Championed women's rights and Holocaust survivor
  • Minister of Health in France

Simonne Mathieu (1908-1980)

Tennis player

  • Won seven Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
  • Considered one of the best female tennis players of the 1930s.