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Chimena (spider)
Simone and Simona are given names that may be used as a masculine or feminine name, depending on the language. Originating from the Greek translation of the Hebrew name ''Shimon'', the name 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. The feminine name may be spelled Simonne. People Simona *Simona Amânar (born 1979), Romanian gymnast * Simona Andrejić (born 1994), Serbian model *Simona Babčáková (born 1973), Czech actress *Simona Bonafé (born 1973), Italian politician and journalist * Simona Bordoni (born 1972), Italian professor of atmospheric physics *Simona Castro (born 1989), Chilean gy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Bordoni
Simona Bordoni (born 1972) is an Italian professor of atmospheric physics who leads a research group at the University of Trento since 2019. She studies atmospheric dynamics, with a special emphasis on understanding the coupling between larger-scale circulations and the hydrological cycle, in particular in tropical monsoon systems. Career Bordoni received her M.Sc in Atmospheric Sciences from UCLA in 2003, and her PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from UCLA in 2007. She was then an assistant professor (2009-2017) and subsequently a full professor of environmental science and engineering (2017-2019) at the California Institute of Technology. Bordoni and Tapio Schneider have a highly cited paper on the onset of the Asian monsoon that used an idealised climate model to show that the monsoon is a rapid transition between two circulation regions. Simone has also worked with Salvatore Pascale to study the weakening of the North American monsoon and its consequences for reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Limontaitė
Simona Limontaitė (married name Kiseleva, born 22 August 1987) is a Lithuanian chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master (WIM, 2008). She is three time winner of Lithuanian Women's Chess Championship (2005, 2017, 2024). Biography Her first chess trainer was Vytautas Gembutas. From 2006 International Master Vaidas Sakalauskas is her trainer. Simona Limontaitė is winner of the Lithuanian Girl's Championship (U18) in 2005. Simona Limontaitė is multiple medalist of the Lithuanian Women's Chess Championships, in which she won three gold (2005, 2017, 2024) and two bronze (2003, 2009) medals. Simona Limontaitė participated in several World Youth Chess Championships and European Youth Chess Championships in different age categories. Also Simona Limontaitė participated World Girls U-20 Championship in 2007. She is participant of European Individual Women's Chess Championship in 2009. Simona Limontaitė played for Lithuania in the Women's Chess Olympiads: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Kubová
Simona Kubová ( Baumrtová; , born 24 August 1991) is a Czech swimmer most successfully competing in backstroke events. Kubová is the first Czech female to swim 100 metre backstroke in long course swimming pool under one minute. Biography Simona Baumrtová was born and raised in Chomutov, where she was coached by her father Tomáš Baumrt. She was originally interested in gymnastics but switched to swimming after suffering from spondylolisthesis. While competing in various events, including individual medley, Baumrtová achieved the most success in backstroke events, both in long and short course. At 2010 European Short Course Championships in Eindhoven, Baumrtová won a bronze medal in 50-metre backstroke. A year later in Szczecin, she won again a bronze medal in the same event clocking 26.94, a national record. In May 2012 at long-course European championships in Debrecen, Baumrtová was third in 100-metre backstroke in another national record of 1:00.57. At 2012 Summ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Krupeckaitė
Simona Krupeckaitė (born 13 December 1982) is a Lithuanian former professional Track cycling, track cyclist. She is the UCI Track Cycling World Championships – Women's 500 m Time Trial, 2009 500 m Time Trial World Champion and World Record holder at 33.296s, and the UCI Track Cycling World Championships – Women's Keirin, 2010 Keirin World Champion. She also won the 2009, 2010 and 2016 Lithuanian Sportsperson of the Year award. In 2010 Krupeckaitė reached one more world record. This time she achieved 10.793 s record at Flying 200 m time trial event. She retired from competition after the conclusion of the 2021 UCI Track Champions League in December of that year. Career results ;2003 :2nd 500 m TT, European Track Championships, U23 :2nd Sprint, European Track Championships, U23 ;2004 :3rd 500 m TT, UCI Track Cycling World Championships :2004 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics ::1st Keirin, Round 2, Aguascalientes ::3rd Sprint, Round 2, Aguascalientes ;2005 :2005–2006 UC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Koch
Simona Koch (born 27 May 1968, in Berlin) is a retired diver from Germany, who competed for her native country at two Summer Olympics The Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Summer Olympics or the Games of the Olympiad, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The inaugural Games took place in 1896 in Athens, then part of the King ..., in 1992 and 1996. She was affiliated with the ''Berliner Turn- und Sportclub'' in Berlin. Koch won two medals at the 1993 European Championships. References sports-reference 1968 births Living people German female divers Divers at the 1992 Summer Olympics Divers at the 1996 Summer Olympics Olympic divers for Germany European Aquatics Championships medalists in diving Divers from Berlin 20th-century German sportswomen {{Germany-acrobatics-diving-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Hösl
Simona Hösl (born 11 June 1992) is a German alpine ski racer. Hösl specializes in the technical events of Slalom and Giant slalom. Hösl made her World Cup debut on 29 December 2010 The year saw a multitude of natural and environmental disasters such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the 2010 Chile earthquake. The 2009 swine flu pandemic, swine flu pandemic which began the previous year .... 29.12.2010 World Cup results References External links *World Cup standings at the International Ski Federation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sima (singer)
Simona Hégerová (born 30 April 1996, known professionally as Sima) is a Slovak hip hop singer. She is among the most popular Slovak internet personalities, with a high number of followers across multiple social media platforms. Biography Simona Hégerová was born on 30 April 1996 in Trnava. She started singing at the age of nine. As a teenager, she participated in various television singing competitions. At 12, she, along with her sister Barbora, competed in the ''Mini Talent Show'' broadcast by Slovak Television and Radio. Four years later, at 16, she took part in Hlas Česko Slovenska 2012. At the age of 14, she was invited to perform at casting events of a modeling agency, which was later discovered to serve as a cover for human trafficking. Sima was among the key witnesses of the prosecution in the case against the owners of the agency. In 2017, Sima started working with the rapper Ego, a member of the hip hop group Kontrafakt. This collaboration resulted in three s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Halep
Simona Halep (; born 27 September 1991) is a Romanian former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the List of WTA number 1 ranked singles tennis players, world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 64 weeks, including as the List of WTA number 1 ranked singles tennis players#Year-end No. 1 players, year-end No. 1 in 2017 WTA Tour, 2017 and 2018 WTA Tour, 2018. Halep won 25 WTA Tour-level titles, including two Grand Slam (tennis)#Tournaments, majors at the 2018 French Open – Women's singles, 2018 French Open and the 2019 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles, 2019 Wimbledon Championships. A 2008 French Open – Girls' singles, French Open junior champion and former junior world No. 1, Halep first broke into the world's top 50 at the end of 2011, the top 20 in August 2013, and the top 10 in January 2014. She won her first six WTA titles in the same season in 2013, the first to do so since Steffi Graf in 1986. This led to her being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Gherman
Simona Gherman (née Alexandru; born 12 April 1985) is a retired Romanian épée fencer, European champion in 2012 and 2016. She was twice team World Champion in 2010 and 2011 and five-time team European Champion in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, and 2015. Career Gherman was born in Bucharest in 1985. Her first significant result was a team bronze medal with Loredana Iordăchioiu and Ana Maria Popescu at the 2004 Junior World Championships in Plovdiv. The same year, she won a Junior World Cup tournament in Palermo. Gherman then joined the senior national team captained by Popescu. Along with Iordăchioiu and Anca Măroiu, they won the European Championships in 2008 and 2009. In the 2010 World Fencing Championships, the " girls"—a nickname the Romanian team had given themselves after the '' Powerpuff Girls'' anime— took the first Romanian team gold in épée after defeating Germany at the Grand Palais in Paris. In 2011, Gherman won a team gold at the European Fencing Championshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona Dobrá
Simona Dobrá (born 24 June 1987) is a retired Czech tennis player. Dobrá won two singles and 21 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit in her career. On 15 September 2008, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 514. On 8 June 2009, she peaked at No. 241 in the doubles rankings. In June 2008, partnering Tereza Hladíková, Dobrá won the $75k tournament in Zlín, defeating Lucie Hradecká and Renata Voráčová Renata Voráčová (; born 6 October 1983) is a Czech professional tennis player. Voráčová has won eleven doubles titles on the WTA Tour and three on WTA 125 tournaments, as well as 15 singles and 58 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circui ... in the final. Dobrá retired from tennis 2012. ITF finals Singles (2–2) Doubles (21–10) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dobra, Simona 1987 births Living people Sportspeople from Olomouc Tennis players from the Olomouc Region Czech female tennis players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simona De Silvestro
Simona de Silvestro (born 1 September 1988) is a Swiss people, Swiss-Italians, Italian racing driver, who is currently employed by Porsche as a factory driver. She has previously driven for Andretti Autosport, Amlin Andretti in the 2015/16 season of the FIA Formula E Championship as well as several years competing in the IndyCar Series. Her nicknames are the "Iron Maiden" and "Swiss Miss". Racing career Junior formulae She raced for Newman Wachs Racing's Nuclear Clean Air Energy-Entergy team in the Atlantic Championship in 2008 and for US RaceTronics, Team Stargate Worlds in 2009. She won the Atlantic race at the 2008 Grand Prix of Long Beach, making her the second woman to win in that series – after Katherine Legge – and providing NWR with its first win. She won four times during the 2009 season and led in points for most of the season, but ultimately finished third in the standings after retiring on the first lap during the season finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
