Boy name
Sem name meaning
“name, designation”
Sem is a masculine name commonly linked to the Dutch form of Shem, a biblical name meaning name or designation. Its source is Hebrew shēm, meaning name. The biblical connection is to Shem, one of Noah’s sons, while Sem represents the Dutch form of that name.
What does Sem mean?
Name, designation
In Indonesian: nama, sebutan
Origin and cultural usage of Sem
Probably the Dutch form of Shem, a biblical name from Hebrew shēm, ‘name’. Shem is known as one of Noah’s sons.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Sem
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sem, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Sem Eugenius Aleksander
Meaning of each word
- Sem: name, designation
- Eugenius: of noble birth
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
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Meaning of each word
- Sem: name, designation
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
- Xavier: a new house
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Sem Yosua
Meaning of each word
- Sem: name, designation
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
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Meaning of each word
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Sem: name, designation
- Mark: associated with the god Mars
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Sem Habel
Meaning of each word
- Sem: name, designation
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
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Sem Ezra Aleksander
Meaning of each word
- Sem: name, designation
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
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How to pronounce Sem
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮨᮙ᮪ |
Is Sem a boy’s name?
Yes, Sem is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sem ranks #2,617 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sem
Famous people named Sem
- Sem Asespet Wilson Adu · b. 1964
- Sem Bukaleng · b. 1986
- Sem Gombo
- Sem Harris P.
- Sem Jonathan Rakinaung · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Sem
What is the meaning of Sem?
Sem means name, designation. Probably the Dutch form of Shem, a biblical name from Hebrew shēm, ‘name’. Shem is known as one of Noah’s sons.
Is Sem a boy’s name?
Yes, Sem is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sem?
Sem is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Sem have?
Sem has 1 syllable (Sem) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Sem?
Sem ranks #2,617 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sem?
Some ideas: Sem Eugenius Aleksander; Sem Yosua Xavier; Sem Yosua.
Famous people named Sem?
Notable people named Sem include Sem Asespet Wilson Adu, Sem Bukaleng, Sem Gombo.
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