Derived from the verb shama which means "hear" the former name Shim'on gave Simeon can be interpreted to mean "He heard my suffering." What a great strength of character in this boy who did admit never defeated! Simeon will constantly daring and determination as he has not realized his dreams. Responding to the demands of his epicurean soul is the rhythm of his passions he lives. On irreproachable morality, he never intransigent toward his relatives. Tolerant and open-minded, he is not trying to subject others to his lifestyle or his opinions. Nature optimistic, nothing could alter his enthusiasm nor his assurance.