Girl name
Semiramis name meaning
“Name of the legendary Assyrian queen”
Semiramis is the name of the legendary Assyrian queen. Transmitted through Greek Semíramis, it is associated with the historical queen Shammuramat. In Türkiye it is used for girls. Rossini’s opera Semiramide, which features the queen, gives the name a concrete cultural connection linking ancient legend with the operatic stage.
What does Semiramis mean?
Name of the legendary Assyrian queen
In Turkish: Efsanevi Asur kraliçesinin adı
Semiramis names the legendary queen associated in ancient accounts with monumental building and royal power. Stories developed around the historical Shammuramat eventually grew far beyond her documented life. In Turkish, the name recalls this classical literary and historical tradition; the dove imagery found in legends does not establish its literal meaning.
Origin of the name Semiramis
The name comes through Greek Semíramis and is associated with the historical Assyrian queen Shammuramat. The older name's lexical meaning is uncertain; explanations involving a dove belong to the legendary tradition.
Double names with Semiramis
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Semiramis Yade
Meaning of each name
- Semiramis: Name of the legendary Assyrian queen
- Yade: memory, remembrance
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Derya Semiramis
Meaning of each name
- Derya: sea; a vast expanse of water
- Semiramis: Name of the legendary Assyrian queen
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Semiramis Jinda
Meaning of each name
- Semiramis: Name of the legendary Assyrian queen
- Jinda: Giving life
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Zilan Semiramis
Meaning of each name
- Zilan: Name of the Zilan River and valley
- Semiramis: Name of the legendary Assyrian queen
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Semiramis Alisya
Meaning of each name
- Semiramis: Name of the legendary Assyrian queen
- Alisya: noble; of noble lineage
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Şeyda Semiramis
Meaning of each name
- Şeyda: enraptured by love; deeply enamored
- Semiramis: Name of the legendary Assyrian queen
How to pronounce Semiramis
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semiɾamis/ |
Is Semiramis a girl’s name?
Yes, Semiramis is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Semiramis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Sare♀Princess
- Sultan♀Sovereign
- Ece♀Queen
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Melike♀Queen, female sovereign
- Aslıhan♀Noble ruler
- Almira♀Name of the queen in the opera Almira
- Ecem♀My queen, my sovereign lady
- Begüm♀Noble lady
- Tuğçe♀A small ceremonial horsehair standard
- Neslihan♀Of a khan's lineage
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
Famous people named Semiramis
- Semiramis Pekkan · b. 1948
- Semiramis Aydınlık · b. 1930
- Semiramis Zorlu · b. 1928
FAQ about the name Semiramis
What is the meaning of Semiramis?
Semiramis means “Name of the legendary Assyrian queen”. The name comes through Greek Semíramis and is associated with the historical Assyrian queen Shammuramat. The older name's lexical meaning is uncertain; explanations involving a dove belong to the legendary tradition.
Is Semiramis a girl’s name?
Yes, Semiramis is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Semiramis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Semiramis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Semiramis?
Semiramis is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Semiramis have?
Semiramis has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Semiramis?
Semiramis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Semiramis?
Some ideas: Semiramis Yade; Derya Semiramis; Semiramis Jinda.
Famous people named Semiramis?
Notable people named Semiramis include Semiramis Pekkan, Semiramis Aydınlık, Semiramis Zorlu.
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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