Girl name
Semine name meaning
“valuable; precious”
Semine means “valuable” or “precious.” It comes from Arabic thamīna, the feminine form of thamīn, meaning valuable, and is used for girls in Türkiye. The name’s meaning evokes objects held dear, such as a carefully preserved keepsake or a jewel treasured for its beauty and significance.
What does Semine mean?
Valuable; precious
In Turkish: değerli, kıymetli
On this reading, Semine expresses preciousness that can extend beyond material value to something deeply cherished. It is related to the masculine form Semin. Because Turkish transcription can obscure distinctions between Arabic consonants, the original spelling cannot be established from the Latin form alone with complete certainty.
Origin of the name Semine
It probably derives from Arabic thamīna, the feminine of thamīn, precious or valuable. Ottoman Turkish transcription of the Arabic initial consonant accounts for the spelling with s.
How to pronounce Semine
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semine/ |
| Arabic | ثمينة |
Is Semine a girl’s name?
Yes, Semine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Semine 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.
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Names that sound like Semine
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Famous people named Semine
- Semine Argeşo · b. 1908
FAQ about the name Semine
What is the meaning of Semine?
Semine means “valuable; precious”. It probably derives from Arabic thamīna, the feminine of thamīn, precious or valuable. Ottoman Turkish transcription of the Arabic initial consonant accounts for the spelling with s.
Is Semine a girl’s name?
Yes, Semine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Semine in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Semine nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Semine?
Semine is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semine have?
Semine has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Semine?
Semine 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 Semine?
Notable people named Semine include Semine Argeşo.
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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