Boy name
Semai name meaning
“based on hearing; a poetic and musical form”
Semai means based on hearing and also names a poetic and musical form. A masculine given name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic samāʿī, derived from samāʿ, meaning hearing or listening. Its concrete artistic associations include the semai poems of Turkish folk literature and musical forms bearing the same name.
What does Semai mean?
Based on hearing; a poetic and musical form
In Turkish: işitmeye dayalı; bir şiir ve müzik biçimi
Semai names a form of folk poetry performed to a particular melody and appears in terminology for Turkish musical rhythms and forms. It can also serve as a literary pen name, giving it artistic associations beyond hearing; its root differs from Sema meaning “sky.”
Origin of the name Semai
From Arabic samāʿī, an adjective derived from samāʿ, “hearing” or “listening.” Turkish also uses semai as a term in poetry and music.
How to pronounce Semai
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semai/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سماعى |
| Arabic | سماعي |
Is Semai a boy’s name?
Yes, Semai is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Semai does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Semai
- Sezai♂Worthy, fitting, deserving
- Semi♂Hearing
- Semavi♂Of the sky
- Senai♂Relating to praise
- Sefai♂Relating to joy and ease
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Sedat♂Rectitude
- Sami♂Exalted, elevated
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Selami♂Relating to greetings, peace or well-being
- Seyfi♂Of the sword
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FAQ about the name Semai
What is the meaning of Semai?
Semai means “based on hearing; a poetic and musical form”. From Arabic samāʿī, an adjective derived from samāʿ, “hearing” or “listening.” Turkish also uses semai as a term in poetry and music.
Is Semai a boy’s name?
Yes, Semai is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Semai in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Semai nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Semai?
Semai is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semai have?
Semai has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Semai?
Semai does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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