Boy name
Semil name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Semil is a two-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. It also occurs as a given name elsewhere: Swedish name records document both feminine and masculine use. Similar names include Semih, meaning generous, open-handed and tolerant, and Semir, meaning an evening conversationalist or companion.
The name Semil at a glance
Syllables
Se · mil
2 syllables · 5 letters · /semil/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Semil also occurs as a given name outside Türkiye. Swedish name records document its use as both a feminine and a masculine name.
Source: Allt om Namn
Similar names with known meanings
Semil: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Semil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semil/ |
Is Semil a boy’s name?
Yes, Semil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Semil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Semil
Famous people named Semil
- Semil Selcen Göçmez
FAQ about the name Semil
Is Semil a boy’s name?
Yes, Semil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Semil have?
Semil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Semil?
Semil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Semil?
Notable people named Semil include Semil Selcen Göçmez.
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.
Entry ID: nm13463 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake