Unisex name
Semere name meaning
“fruit; the yield or result of effort”
Semere means fruit, the yield of effort, or a result. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic thamara through Ottoman Turkish. Its literal image is fruit growing on a branch, while the familiar idea of the fruits of labor explains its figurative meaning.
What does Semere mean?
Fruit; the yield or result of effort
In Turkish: meyve; emeğin ürünü, elde edilen sonuç
Turkish commonly uses semere in an expression meaning to see the fruits of one's efforts. As a name, it carries an image of yield and tangible results; Semerat is connected with the Arabic plural, though their use as personal names requires separate assessment.
Origin of the name Semere
It entered Ottoman Turkish from Arabic thamara, “fruit.” Turkish also uses it figuratively for the yield or outcome of an undertaking.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Semere in the Quran? | As a word · ثمرة · 2:25The Arabic word ثمرة, the source of Semere, occurs in the Quran meaning fruit, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | S · Se |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Semere
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semeɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ثمره |
| Arabic | ثمرة |
Is Semere a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Semere is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Semere does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Semere
- Semire♀Female companion in evening conversation
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Semra♀Brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned
- Sezer♂♀One who senses or perceives what is unstated
- Sefer♂Journey
- Sümeyre♀Brown, somewhat dark-complexioned
- Sümer♂♀Name of an ancient Mesopotamian civilization and people
- Semir♂An evening conversationalist or companion
- Sever♂♀One who loves or feels affection
- Somer♂Unalloyed man
- Samer♂Evening conversationalist
- Semen♀Jasmine blossom
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Uras♂Good fortune
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Feyza♀Abundance, plenty
- Kevser♀Abundant good
- Bartu♂Wealth, possessions
- Ekin♀Cultivated crop
- Zeyd♂İncrease, growth, and development
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Başak♀The grain-bearing head of a cereal plant
FAQ about the name Semere
What is the meaning of Semere?
Semere means “fruit; the yield or result of effort”. It entered Ottoman Turkish from Arabic thamara, “fruit.” Turkish also uses it figuratively for the yield or outcome of an undertaking.
Is Semere a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Semere is used for both boys and girls.
Is Semere in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word ثمرة, the source of Semere, occurs in the Quran meaning fruit, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 2:25)
What is the origin of the name Semere?
Semere is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semere have?
Semere has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Semere?
Semere 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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