Səminə means “value, precious; plump”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- Səminə is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Səminə mean?
قىممەت، قىممەتلىك؛ سېمىزLiteral meaning
Semine (سەمىنە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “value, precious; plump” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1,2]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Səminə in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Səminə mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سېمىنە, سەمىنە, Sémine (ULY transliteration), Semine (ULY transliteration), Simin'gül, سېمىنە, Simine, سىمىنە, سىمىنگۈل and Sémine. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “value, precious; plump” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Səminə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Səminə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “value, precious; plump” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
Where does the name Səminə come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic ثَمِينَة.[2]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Səminə?
In IPA: [sæmiˈnæ], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Səminə?
Səminə is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Səminə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سېمىنەArabic script سەمىنەArabic script Simin'gülLatin, variant سېمىنەArabic script, variant SimineLatin, variant سىمىنەArabic script, variant سىمىنگۈلArabic script, variant SémineLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “value, precious; plump” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | SəminəLatin | Girl | same as above: “value, precious; plump” | Documented[2] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Səminə
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Səminə[2] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| سېمىنە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| سەمىنە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Sémine[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Semine[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Simin'gül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سېمىنە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Simine[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سىمىنە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| سىمىنگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sémine[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Səminə
Variants and linked names
- SeminBoy“value, precious; plump”
Sibling names for Səminə
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Səminə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AqchiBoy“silver coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MewitgülGirl“pearl (a kind of precious stone)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- YaqutGirl“a kind of precious stone”same language (uyghur, azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqcheBoy“silver coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltunnisaGirl“woman like gold”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “prince with a body white as silver”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PeridigülGirl“girl like a pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqsedebGirl“white as mother-of-pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Səminə
What does the name Səminə mean?
Səminə means “value, precious; plump”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
Is Səminə a girl's or a boy's name?
Səminə is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Səminə come from?
Səminə is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Səminə?
Səminə is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Səminə spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Səminə (Latin), سېمىنە (Arabic script), سەمىنە (Arabic script), Simin'gül (Latin), Simine (Latin), سىمىنە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Səminə have?
Səminə has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: قىممەت، قىممەتلىك؛ سېمىز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Səminə”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93476662. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: IPA [sæmiˈnæ]; classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic ثَمِينَة (ṯamīna), feminine singular of ثَمِين (ṯamīn, “precious”) (+1 more)
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