Sema

Sema Meaning & Origin

About Sema
The name "Sema" is of Turkish origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Turkish word "sema" which means "sky" or "heaven." In Turkish culture, "sema" is also associated with the mystical dance of the Whirling Dervishes, representing a spiritual journey towards enlightenment. Additionally, "Sema" can be a variant of the Arabic name "Samah," meaning "generosity" or "forgiveness." Overall, the name "Sema" carries connotations of spirituality, transcendence, and benevolence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sema are female.

Sema Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsimə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sema in Braille

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

The name Sema in braille

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

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

The name Sema in sign language

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