Semiramis means “legendary Assyrian queen”. It probably comes from Hebrew. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Semiramis is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Semiramis mean?
Literal meaning
Semiramis is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “legendary Assyrian queen”. Its elements are Hebrew in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Semiramis in Turkish
What does Semiramis mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Semiramis. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “legendary Assyrian queen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Semiramis come from?
Hebrew, borrowing. From Hebrew.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Semiramis a Turkish name?
Yes. Semiramis is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Hebrew.
Semiramis across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SemiramisLatin | Girl | same as above: “legendary Assyrian queen” | Editorial |
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 Semiramis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semiramis | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Semiramis
Names with a similar meaning
- Adagh tutuq“khan who is a foot (support) for the state”
- AdahanUnisex“island khan”
- AğaUnisex“lord, landowner; elder brother”
- Aghichi ulugh“chief treasurer”
- AiymkanGirl“lady khan”
- AkılbekUnisex“wise lord”
- AkıncıbayUnisex“raider lord”
- AksoyUnisex“of noble lineage”
Sibling names for Semiramis
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Semiramis rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TümenbayBoy“lord of ten thousand”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TokhanBoy“steadfast khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- YelbayBoy“wind lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AtlıhanBoy“mounted khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- YoruçBoy“commander”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- DurhanBoy“enduring khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AtamanBoy“chieftain, leader”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TolonbayBoy“full-moon lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Semiramis
What does the name Semiramis mean?
Semiramis means “legendary Assyrian queen”. It probably comes from Hebrew. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Semiramis a girl's or a boy's name?
Semiramis is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Semiramis come from?
Semiramis is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Semiramis?
Semiramis is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Semiramis have?
Semiramis has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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