Boy name
Semavi name meaning
“of the sky; celestial”
Semavi means “of the sky” or “celestial.” It comes from Arabic samāwī, an adjective derived from samāʾ, meaning sky. Used as a male given name in Türkiye, it has a concrete association with the open daytime sky and the stars visible at night, both expressions of its central meaning.
What does Semavi mean?
Of the sky; celestial
In Turkish: göğe ait; göksel
Semavi is a Turkish adjective describing something related to the sky. Expressions concerning heavenly religions also give it a religious context, while its basic image remains celestial. It shares its root with Sema and preserves the sense of an expansive space above.
Origin of the name Semavi
It derives from Arabic samāwī, a relational adjective formed from samāʾ, sky or heaven. Its literal meaning is celestial or heavenly.
Double names with Semavi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Semavi Nazif
Meaning of each name
- Semavi: of the sky; celestial
- Nazif: clean, pure; free from dirt
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Dilşad Semavi
Meaning of each name
- Dilşad: joyful at heart, glad-hearted
- Semavi: of the sky; celestial
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Semavi Etem
Meaning of each name
- Semavi: of the sky; celestial
- Etem: dark-coloured; dark-complexioned
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Feza Semavi
Meaning of each name
- Feza: space; a vast open expanse
- Semavi: of the sky; celestial
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Semavi Tunca
Meaning of each name
- Semavi: of the sky; celestial
- Tunca: name of a river joining the Maritsa
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Naili Semavi
Meaning of each name
- Naili: relating to attainment or achievement
- Semavi: of the sky; celestial
How to pronounce Semavi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semavi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سماوی |
| Arabic | سماوي |
Is Semavi a boy’s name?
Yes, Semavi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Semavi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Semavi
- Semai♂Based on hearing
- Sezai♂Worthy, fitting, deserving
- Selami♂Relating to greetings, peace or well-being
- Suavi♂One who brings a claim
- Semi♂Hearing
- Sebati♂Relating to perseverance
- Senai♂Relating to praise
- Sefai♂Relating to joy and ease
- Servi♂Cypress
- Sezayi♂Worthy, suitable
- Selahi♂Relating to goodness and righteousness
Names with related meanings
- Göktuğ♂A sky-blue ceremonial standard
- Miraç♂Means of ascent
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Göktürk♂The historical Göktürk state and people name
- Gökalp♂Sky hero
- Bulut♂A visible mass of water droplets in the sky
- Gökhan♂Khan of the sky
- Gökay♂Moon in the sky
- Evren♂The universe
- Gökdeniz♂A blue, sky-coloured sea
- Ufuk♂Horizon
Famous people named Semavi
- Semavi Eyice · b. 1922
- Semavi Özgür · b. 1982
- Semavi Uzun · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Semavi
What is the meaning of Semavi?
Semavi means “of the sky; celestial”. It derives from Arabic samāwī, a relational adjective formed from samāʾ, sky or heaven. Its literal meaning is celestial or heavenly.
Is Semavi a boy’s name?
Yes, Semavi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Semavi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Semavi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Semavi?
Semavi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semavi have?
Semavi has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Semavi?
Semavi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Semavi?
Some ideas: Semavi Nazif; Dilşad Semavi; Semavi Etem.
Famous people named Semavi?
Notable people named Semavi include Semavi Eyice, Semavi Özgür, Semavi Uzun.
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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