The nameSemih
Semih is a Turkish boy's name, given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic samih, "generous, tolerant".
Origin
Turkish, through Arabic.
History
First found in France in the mid 1970s, Semih peaked in the late 2000s. It is still given today, more quietly.
Popularity of the name Semih
Semih in France
Semih was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 680 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Semih. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Semih in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
Semih in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Semih mean?
It comes from the Arabic samih, "generous, tolerant".
What is the origin of the name Semih?
Turkish, through Arabic.
Is Semih a girl's or a boy's name?
Semih is a boy's name.