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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: To listen

Ximenez is a Spanish name for boys. As a variant of Simon, it means “to listen.” When spelled as Jimenez or Ximenes, there is a list of notable namesakes, including Franciso Jimenez de Cisneros, a Spanish cardinal, religious figure, and statesman. Despite his humble beginnings, he rose to great power, and much of Spain’s rise can be credited to him. While this moniker can most definitely inspire your little one to do great things, they will, more importantly, feel obliged to lend an ear and extend love and compassion wherever they go.