Boy name
Semi name meaning
“hearing; one who hears”
Semi means “hearing” or “one who hears.” It represents Arabic samīʿ in Turkish naming usage and shares its root with samʿ, the act of hearing. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name. The sound of a voice reaching the ear gives a concrete illustration of its literal meaning.
What does Semi mean?
Hearing; one who hears
In Turkish: işiten; duyan
Semi expresses hearing through an adjective meaning one who hears. Al-Samīʿ is among the divine names in Islamic tradition. Turkish spelling generally omits the final Arabic consonant ʿayn in this form, while Semih is a separate name derived from a different root.
Origin of the name Semi
Probably represents Arabic samīʿ, meaning hearing or one who hears. The related noun samʿ denotes hearing as a faculty or act.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Semi in the Quran? | As a word · السميع · 2:127, 42:11The Arabic source word samīʿ occurs in the Quran meaning hearing and is used in descriptions of God. |
| 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.
Double names with Semi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Semi Azim
Meaning of each name
- Semi: hearing; one who hears
- Azim: determination; from a separate root, great or exalted
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İshak Semi
Meaning of each name
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
- Semi: hearing; one who hears
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Semi Vezir
Meaning of each name
- Semi: hearing; one who hears
- Vezir: a ruler’s senior minister or adviser
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Zeyd Semi
Meaning of each name
- Zeyd: increase, growth, and development
- Semi: hearing; one who hears
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Semi Zühtü
Meaning of each name
- Semi: hearing; one who hears
- Zühtü: associated with asceticism and worldly detachment
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Abdülkerim Semi
Meaning of each name
- Abdülkerim: servant of God, the Generous
- Semi: hearing; one who hears
How to pronounce Semi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سميع |
Is Semi a boy’s name?
Yes, Semi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Semi 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
Spellings covered by this page: Şemi
Names that sound like Semi
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Sami♂Exalted, elevated
- Semir♂An evening conversationalist or companion
- Semin♂♀Valuable
- Selmi♂Peaceful, relating to peace
- Sezi♂İntuition
- Semil♂
- Sehi♂Straight and tall in stature
- Semai♂Based on hearing
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Sadi♂Associated with happiness and good fortune
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Semi
- Şemi Ergin · b. 1913
- Semi
- Semi
- Semi Öztürk
- Semi Sirtikkizil · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Semi
What is the meaning of Semi?
Semi means “hearing; one who hears”. Probably represents Arabic samīʿ, meaning hearing or one who hears. The related noun samʿ denotes hearing as a faculty or act.
Is Semi a boy’s name?
Yes, Semi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Semi in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word samīʿ occurs in the Quran meaning hearing and is used in descriptions of God. (e.g.: 2:127, 42:11)
What is the origin of the name Semi?
Semi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semi have?
Semi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Semi?
Semi 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 are other spellings of Semi?
Other spellings: Şemi.
What names go well with Semi?
Some ideas: Semi Azim; İshak Semi; Semi Vezir.
Famous people named Semi?
Notable people named Semi include Şemi Ergin, Semi, Semi.
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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