Sema

The girl's name Sema literally means 'the heaven' when translated from Turkish or can be interpreted more freely as 'the heavenly one'. The name originates from the Arabic word samāʿ (سَمَاء) meaning 'heaven, cosmos'.

What does the name Sema mean?

The girl's name Sema literally means 'the heaven' when translated from Turkish or can be interpreted more freely as 'the heavenly one'. The name originates from the Arabic word samāʿ (سَمَاء) meaning 'heaven, cosmos'. Notable bearers include the German-Turkish actress Sema Meray and the German-Turkish singer Sema Moritz.

Where does the name Sema come from?

Etymology Sema is a female first name of Arabic and Turkish origin meaning 'the heaven' or 'the heavenly one'. Arabic Turkish

How do you pronounce Sema?

Sound & pronunciation of Sema: The name Sema is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Se-ma' [ˈzeːma] or [ˈseːma], starting with a long E that conveys openness. The soft M in the middle provides a smooth transition, while the open A brings warmth. Sema thus appears calm and friendly - balanced, harmonious, and sonically mild.

Popularity

Sema is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,333rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005, reaching 296th place. In the last ten years, Sema has been given as a first name about 340 times, placing it 1,125th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,146th.

Nicknames & pet names

Seemann / Sem / Sem sem / Semi / Semii / Semişko / Semma / Semmel / Semo / Semooo / Semos / Semosch / Sese / Simi / Sims

Famous people

• Arzu Sema Canbul (footballer)
• Sema Apak (sprinter)
• Sema Kaygusuz (German writer)
• Sema Meray (German actress)
• Sema Moritz (German singer)
• Sema Mutlu (German singer)
• Sema Poyraz (actress from Germany)
• Sema Soygenis (Polish architect)