Girl name
Semiha name meaning
“generous, open-handed; gracious”
Semiha means generous, open-handed, and gracious. It comes from Arabic samīḥa, the feminine form of samīḥ, an adjective expressing generosity and tolerance. Used for girls in Türkiye, it is directly related to the male name Semih, with both names carrying the same core meaning through different grammatical forms.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Semiha mean?
Generous, open-handed; gracious
In Turkish: cömert, eli açık; hoşgörülü
Semiha combines generosity with the idea of being gracious and accommodating. Its meaning extends beyond material giving to a broader sense of tolerance and open-handedness. It is directly related to Semih in both root and formation, with its final vowel reflecting the Arabic feminine form.
How popular is Semiha?
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
- 1provinces
Where is Semiha in the top 30?
1 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 Semiha
Semiha comes from Arabic samīḥa, the feminine form of samīḥ, expressing generosity and gracious tolerance. It is the feminine counterpart of the Turkish name Semih.
Double names with Semiha
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Semiha Gülsima
Meaning of each name
- Semiha: generous, open-handed; gracious
- Gülsima: rose-faced; a face like a rose
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Lerzan Semiha
Meaning of each name
- Lerzan: trembling; gently quivering
- Semiha: generous, open-handed; gracious
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Semiha Edanur
Meaning of each name
- Semiha: generous, open-handed; gracious
- Edanur: grace and light
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Füruzan Semiha
Meaning of each name
- Füruzan: shining; radiating light
- Semiha: generous, open-handed; gracious
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Semiha Mevsim
Meaning of each name
- Semiha: generous, open-handed; gracious
- Mevsim: a season of the year
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Berna Semiha
Meaning of each name
- Berna: young, fresh, youthful
- Semiha: generous, open-handed; gracious
How to pronounce Semiha
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semiha/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سميحه |
| Arabic | سميحة |
Is Semiha a girl’s name?
Yes, Semiha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Semiha appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Semiha
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
- Süheyla♀Gentle
Famous people named Semiha
- Semiha Berksoy · b. 1910
- Semiha Yankı · b. 1958
- Semiha Es · b. 1912
- Semiha Mutlu · b. 1987
- Semiha Yıldırım · b. 1954
- Semiha Öyüş · b. 1960
- Semiha Ekinci · b. 1972
- Semiha Konuksever · b. 1995
- Semiha Şakir · b. 1905
- Semiha Akın
- Semiha Aydın
- Semiha Aydın Özkan
FAQ about the name Semiha
What is the meaning of Semiha?
Semiha means “generous, open-handed; gracious”. Semiha comes from Arabic samīḥa, the feminine form of samīḥ, expressing generosity and gracious tolerance. It is the feminine counterpart of the Turkish name Semih.
Is Semiha a girl’s name?
Yes, Semiha is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Semiha in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Semiha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Semiha?
Semiha is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semiha have?
Semiha has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Semiha?
Semiha appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Semiha?
Some ideas: Semiha Gülsima; Lerzan Semiha; Semiha Edanur.
Famous people named Semiha?
Notable people named Semiha include Semiha Berksoy, Semiha Yankı, Semiha Es.
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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