Boy name
Semih name meaning
“generous, open-handed and tolerant”
Semih means generous, open-handed, and tolerant and is a masculine name in Türkiye. It derives from Arabic samīḥ, which also expresses being accommodating, and entered Turkish during the Ottoman period. The image of an open hand provides a concrete visual association with its meaning of generosity.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Semih mean?
Generous, open-handed and tolerant
In Turkish: eli açık, cömert ve hoşgörülü
Semih conveys generosity together with an accommodating, forgiving manner. Its source word also functioned as an adjective in Ottoman Turkish, so the name carries a broader sense than financial generosity alone. Semahat and Samiha belong to the same Arabic word family.
How popular is Semih?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 22provinces
Where is Semih in the top 30?
22 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Semih
From Arabic samīḥ, describing generosity, tolerance and a willingness to make things easy for others. It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage.
Double names with Semih
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Semih Zengin
Meaning of each name
- Semih: generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Zengin: wealthy; abundant and varied
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Derman Semih
Meaning of each name
- Derman: remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina
- Semih: generous, open-handed and tolerant
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Semih Nazım
Meaning of each name
- Semih: generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Nazım: arranger; composer of verse
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Dersim Semih
Meaning of each name
- Dersim: historical name of the Tunceli region
- Semih: generous, open-handed and tolerant
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Semih Mirza
Meaning of each name
- Semih: generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Mirza: son of an emir; a historical noble title
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Nebil Semih
Meaning of each name
- Nebil: noble, honourable, distinguished
- Semih: generous, open-handed and tolerant
How to pronounce Semih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سمیح |
| Arabic | سميح |
Is Semih a boy’s name?
Yes, Semih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Semih appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Semih
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Lütfi♂Associated with kindness and graciousness
Famous people named Semih
- Semih Şentürk · b. 1983
- Semih Kaya · b. 1991
- Semih Erden · b. 1986
- Semih Kaplanoğlu · b. 1963
- Semih Kılıçsoy · b. 2005
- Semih Saygıner · b. 1964
- Semih Aydilek · b. 1989
- Semih Güler · b. 1994
- Semih Sancar · b. 1911
- Semih Terzi · b. 1968
- Semih Türkdoğan · b. 1912
- Semih Deniz · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Semih
What is the meaning of Semih?
Semih means “generous, open-handed and tolerant”. From Arabic samīḥ, describing generosity, tolerance and a willingness to make things easy for others. It entered Turkish through Ottoman usage.
Is Semih a boy’s name?
Yes, Semih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Semih in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Semih nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Semih?
Semih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semih have?
Semih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Semih?
Semih appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Semih?
Some ideas: Semih Zengin; Derman Semih; Semih Nazım.
Famous people named Semih?
Notable people named Semih include Semih Şentürk, Semih Kaya, Semih Erden.
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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