This personal name appears for multiple individuals in Chronicles. 1 Chronicles 4:37 mentions a Shimri in a Simeonite genealogy. 1 Chronicles 11:45 identifies Shimri as the father of Jediael, one of David's mighty warriors. 1 Chronicles 26:10 names a Shimri as a Levitical gatekeeper. 2 Chronicles 29:13 lists another Levite named Shimri involved in Hezekiah's temple cleansing. The name may derive from the root 'to keep/guard' (shamar), suggesting meanings like 'my guardian' or 'watchful.' The multilingual glosses transliterate with minor variations (Spanish Simri/Simrí). The name's appearance across different tribes (Simeon, Levi) and contexts (genealogy, military, temple service) suggests it was a common name in ancient Israel.