Sem

Sem Meaning & Origin

About Sem
The name "Sem" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical figure Shem. It means "name" or "renown." In the Bible, Shem was one of Noah's three sons and is considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including the Hebrews. The name Sem carries connotations of honor, reputation, and significance, reflecting the importance of Shem's lineage in religious and historical contexts.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sem are male.

Sem Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAN
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/sem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sem in Braille

Here's how to represent Sem in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sem in braille

How to Spell the Name Sem in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sem in sign language

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