Girl name
Semire name meaning
“female companion in evening conversation”
Semire means “female companion in evening conversation.” It is a Turkish form of Arabic samīra, the feminine counterpart of samīr, a word associated with nighttime conversation. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes an evening gathering where stories and conversation continue into the quiet hours.
What does Semire mean?
Female companion in evening conversation
In Turkish: gece sohbetine eşlik eden kadın
Under this interpretation, Semire evokes evening conversation and companionship through speech. It is related to Semir and Samira. Vowel adaptations in Turkish can produce different spellings of related names, although visual similarity alone is not enough to establish that every similar name has the same origin.
Origin of the name Semire
Semire is probably a Turkish form of Arabic samīra. This is the feminine of samīr, a companion in evening or nighttime conversation.
How to pronounce Semire
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /semiɾe/ |
| Arabic | سميرة |
Is Semire a girl’s name?
Yes, Semire is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Semire 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 Semire
- Semine♀Valuable
- Samire♀Evening conversationalist
- Semere♂♀Fruit
- Semiye♀Namesake
- Semra♀Brown-complexioned, dark-complexioned
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Selime♀Sound
- Sabire♀Patient, enduring, persevering through difficulty
- Samiye♀Exalted, elevated, high in standing
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
- Samira♀Female companion in evening conversation
- Semin♂♀Valuable
Famous people named Semire
- Semire Uzun
FAQ about the name Semire
What is the meaning of Semire?
Semire means “female companion in evening conversation”. Semire is probably a Turkish form of Arabic samīra. This is the feminine of samīr, a companion in evening or nighttime conversation.
Is Semire a girl’s name?
Yes, Semire is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Semire in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Semire nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Semire?
Semire is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Semire have?
Semire has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Semire?
Semire 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 Semire?
Notable people named Semire include Semire Uzun.
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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