Girl name
Semahat name meaning
“generosity; open-handedness and tolerance”
Semahat means “generosity, open-handedness, and tolerance.” It derives from Arabic samāḥa, with a final t preserved in its Ottoman Turkish form. In Türkiye, it is a feminine given name. The image of an open hand offering something to share gives a concrete expression to its meaning of generosity.
What does Semahat mean?
Generosity; open-handedness and tolerance
In Turkish: cömertlik; gönül açıklığı ve hoşgörü
Semahat expresses generosity together with breadth of spirit. Its source concept includes being accommodating and tolerant toward others, extending beyond material giving. The word is encountered especially in historical and literary Turkish and is related in meaning to names such as Kerime and Cömert.
Origin of the name Semahat
From Arabic samaha, 'generosity, liberality, tolerance'. The Ottoman Turkish form with final t became established as a personal name.
Double names with Semahat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Semahat Mila
Meaning of each name
- Semahat: generosity; open-handedness and tolerance
- Mila: dear, beloved, lovely
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Dilruba Semahat
Meaning of each name
- Dilruba: heart-stealing; captivating
- Semahat: generosity; open-handedness and tolerance
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Semahat Fevziye
Meaning of each name
- Semahat: generosity; open-handedness and tolerance
- Fevziye: associated with success and deliverance
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Polen Semahat
Meaning of each name
- Polen: fine powder involved in flowering-plant reproduction
- Semahat: generosity; open-handedness and tolerance
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Semahat Gülin
Meaning of each name
- Semahat: generosity; open-handedness and tolerance
- Gülin: rose-related; rose-like
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Şerife Semahat
Meaning of each name
- Şerife: noble, honourable, distinguished
- Semahat: generosity; open-handedness and tolerance
How to pronounce Semahat
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semahat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سماحت |
| Arabic | سماحة |
Is Semahat a girl’s name?
Yes, Semahat is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Semahat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Semahat
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
Famous people named Semahat
- Semahat Arsel · b. 1928
- Semahat Özdenses · b. 1913
- Semahat Geldiay · b. 1923
- Semahat Özdoğan · b. 2000
- Semahat Alp Erdal
- Semahat Küçükkolbaşı
FAQ about the name Semahat
What is the meaning of Semahat?
Semahat means “generosity; open-handedness and tolerance”. From Arabic samaha, 'generosity, liberality, tolerance'. The Ottoman Turkish form with final t became established as a personal name.
Is Semahat a girl’s name?
Yes, Semahat is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Semahat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Semahat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Semahat?
Semahat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semahat have?
Semahat has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Semahat?
Semahat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Semahat?
Some ideas: Semahat Mila; Dilruba Semahat; Semahat Fevziye.
Famous people named Semahat?
Notable people named Semahat include Semahat Arsel, Semahat Özdenses, Semahat Geldiay.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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