This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Semitic.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Sima f Hebrew, Jewish, Judeo-CatalanDerived from Aramaic
שים "what is entrusted", this name is usually translated as "treasure, collection of valuable objects".
Simat-hayyi f Mandaean, GnosticismMeans "treasure of life" in Mandaic, this is the name of the personification of life in Mandaeism and is also used as a feminine given name in Mandaean communities.
Sinaya f Hebrew, JewishModern Hebrew name, a feminine form of
Sinai. It was given to 8 baby girls born in the United States in 2011.
Sindaita f MandaeanEtymology unknown, possibly from the Mandaic
sinda meaning "seed, grain, dill, fennel".
Sin-zeru-iddin m BabylonianMeans "
Sin granted offspring", deriving from the Akkadian element
zēru ("seed; offspring; sown, arable land").
Sira m Biblical HebrewThe Septuagint Book known as the Wisdom of Simon, Son of Jesus, Son of Eliazar, Son of Sira, (AKA Sirach), goes by this name.
Sirah f ArabicMeans "chronicle, biography, way of life, conversation" in Arabic.
Siraj al-Din m ArabicMeans "lamp of the religion" from Arabic سراج
(sirāj) meaning "lamp, light, lantern" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Sirhan m ArabicMeans "wolf" or "lion" (a dialectal word) in Arabic.
Sisera m Biblical HebrewSisera was commander of the Canaanite army of King
Jabin of Hazor, who is mentioned in Judges 4-5 of the Hebrew Bible.
Sit f Arabic (Rare)Variant transcription of
Sitt. This name was borne by Sit al-Berain, the mother of Anwar Sadat, 3rd President of Egypt.
Šitlan m MandaeanPossibly from the Mandaic
šitla meaning "plant" or "child, offspring".
Sitt f Medieval Arabic (Moorish)From Arabic
ست (
sitt) "woman, lady" or "grandmother, madam". One notable bearer was
Sit al-Berain, mother of Anwar Sadat, 3rd President of Egypt... [
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Siyadah f ArabicMeans "sovereignty, mastery, lordship" in Arabic.
Siyam m & f ArabicMeans "fasting, abstaining" in Arabic, from the root صام
(ṣāma) meaning "to fast".
Sobe f Ancient HebrewThe name of Sobe first appears in writings of about the 7th century by Hippolytus of Thebes.... [
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Sohaib m Arabic, UrduAlternate transcription of Arabic صهيب (see
Suhaib), as well as the usual Urdu transcription.
Solara f ArabicMeans "of the sun" in Arabic. This girl name is used in Sudan.
Soundos f Arabic (Maghrebi)Variant of
Sundus, often found in Morocco. A known bearer of this name is Soundos El Ahmadi, a Dutch actress of Moroccan descent.
Suaidan m ArabicFrom the Arabic
سَعِيد (saʕīd) meaning "cheerful, happy, lucky".
Subah m ArabicMeans "good-looking, handsome" in Arabic.
Subahah f ArabicMeans "morning, forenoon, morning sleep" in Arabic.
Subhi m Arabic, IndonesianMeans "my dawn, my morning" from Arabic صبح
(ṣubḥ) meaning "dawn, daybreak, morning".
Sufiyah f ArabicIt means "pious" and was a title for the purest one of all.
Sufjan m ArabicVariant transcription of
Sufyan. A well-known bearer of this name is the American independent folk-rock musician Sufjan Stevens.
Sufyan m Arabic, Indonesian, UrduMeans "slim, slender, light" in Arabic, from the root سفي
(safiya) meaning "to be light in weight".
Suhad f ArabicMeans "insomnia; sleep disease" in Arabic.
Suhaib m ArabicMeans "brownish-red hair or complexion" in Arabic, derived from the root صَهَّبَ
(sahhaba) meaning "to make brownish-red". This was the name of one of the Prophet
Muhammad's companions, a former slave in the Byzantine Empire.
Suhaim m ArabicOriginated and only Knwon in the midle east countries, mostly Saudia Arabia and Qatar.also known as Suhaimi as a last name and used only in Indonesia by very few people.
Suhar f ArabicFrom Arabic
shr (
سَهَر) meaning "sleepless, wakeful". The name originates from Surah 79:14 in the Qur´an.
Suhayr f & m ArabicMeans "wakeful, wide awake" in Arabic, from the root سهر
(sahira) meaning "to be wakeful at night".
Suheir f ArabicAn alternative transcription of
Suhar. A famous bearer is Suheir Hammad (b. 1973), an American poet, political activist and performer.
Sujud f & m Arabic, IndonesianMeans "prostration" in Arabic, from the root سجد
(sajada) meaning "to bow down, to prostrate". It is used as a masculine name in Indonesia, while it is feminine elsewhere.
Sulafa f ArabicIt means: what flowed and became milky before the afternoon, and it is the best pure wine of all things. Its femininity is increased by adding the tied T at the end, so it is said: Sulafa. And the mother of Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein, her name is Sulafa.
Sumiya f ArabicIt was given to he first person who got slaughtered by the non muslims in mekka.
Sumud m & f ArabicSumud (Arabic: صمود) meaning "steadfastness" or "steadfast perseverance". This noun is derived from a verb meaning "arrange, adorn, lay up, save". Those who are steadfast - that is, those who exhibit sumud - are referred to as samidin, the singular forms of which are
samid (m.) and
samida (f.).
Sunnatullah m Arabic (Rare), Afghan (Rare)Derived from the Arabic noun سنة
(sunnah) meaning "the Sunnah" as well as "way, custom, tradition, habitual practice" combined with the Arabic noun الله
(Allah) meaning "God" (see
Allah)... [
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Šuqurtum f Ancient Near Eastern, AkkadianOf uncertain etymology, however the name is possibly of Akkadian origin, as it ends in the Akkadian feminine suffix
tum. One possible name element is the Akkadian
šūquru ("very precious, valuable")... [
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Suroor m Arabic“Satisfaction in the heart when obtaining or anticipating benefit or get ridding of discomfort, joy and delight”
Syaudi m ArabicDerived from "Saud", the first king and namesake of Saudi Arabia. Means "fortunate" in Arabic.
Syerrah f Arabic (Americanized, Rare)I think the name is Arabic but my mom just chose it without really knowing anything about it and we are American. I think she just saw the name spelled like Syerrah while the normal spelling is
Sierra, but it is pronounced the same way... [
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Symacho f Ancient AramaicOf uncertain etymology. Symacho was a Characene princess (fl. 1st century CE) who converted to Judaism.
Tabarak f & m ArabicTabarak is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means “he/she is blessed”, “he/she is raised in status”.
Tabiah f ArabicMeans "follower, subject, servant" in Arabic.
Tabluṭ f BabylonianMeans "she lives", possibly deriving from the Akkadian element
bašû ("to be, exist").
Tabnit m PhoenicianOf uncertain etymology. Name borne by a king of Sidon (fl. 549-539 BCE), known for his elaborate sarcophagus which was unearthed in 1887. A later king of Sidon also bore this name, but is more commonly known by the Hellenized variant Tennes.
Tafsir m Arabic, Bengali, IndonesianMeans "interpretation, explanation" in Arabic, specifically referring to an exegesis or commentary of the Qur'an.
Tahani f ArabicArabic name derived from the word تهاني (
t·hāny), meaning "congratulations".
Tahiyat f ArabicDerived from Arabic تحيات (
tḩyāt) meaning "greetings".
Tahlia f ArabicMeaning: " Woman/girl who recites the Quran often"
Tahrir m & f ArabicMeans "liberation, release" in Arabic, from the root حَرَّرَ
(ḥarrara) meaning "to free, to liberate, to emancipate".
Tahsin m & f Arabic, Turkish, BengaliMeans "improvement, beautification, perfection" in Arabic, from the root حَسَّنَ
(ḥassana) meaning "to improve, to perfect".
Taiba f ArabicFrom Arabic تائِب (tāʼib), meaning "repentant."
Taif f & m ArabicMeaning a phantom, wraith or vision. It also means spectrum.
Tair f HebrewMeans "(she) will light up" in Hebrew, making it relative to
Yair.
Tairo m & f ArabicArabic meaning little bird from the word "Ta'ir" meaning bird
Taj ad-Din m ArabicMeans "crown of the religion" from Arabic تاج
(tāj) meaning "crown" combined with دين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Talab m ArabicMeans "search, quest, wish, desire" in Arabic.
Talal m ArabicMeans "dews, drizzles" in Arabic, the plural of طل
(ṭall) meaning "dew, drizzle".
Tama f Hebrewmeans "Pure, innocent, honest" in hebrew.
Tamah f HebrewFound in the bible (King James Version) in the old testament
Tamasul m & f ArabicMeans "matching, agreement, resemblance" in Arabic.
Tambi m Adyghe, Arabic (Mashriqi)Derived from там
(tam) meaning "whole, entire" combined with би
(bi) meaning "ruler". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Turkic military title
beg meaning "chieftain, master".... [
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Tamuz m & f Hebrew (Rare)Possibly means "hot, warm" in Hebrew. This is the tenth month in the jewish calendar.
Tanchum m HebrewMeans "consolation" in Hebrew. The name is used in the Talmud for a great sage who lived in Babylon.
Tanhem m Ancient HebrewDerived from the Hebrew root
נחם (Haham) meaning "to comfort". This name means "(you will) comfort". It was typically given to children around the same time a relative passed.
Tanios m Arabic (Mashriqi)This is a version of Anthony, referring to St. Anthony, used as a given name among the Maronite Christians of Lebanon.
Tanji f ArabicTanji is a reference to the sleek, fast coursing hounds of Arabia and Persia.
Tanzil m & f Arabic, BengaliMeans "revelation, inspiration, sending down" in Arabic, from the root نزل
(nazzala) meaning "to send down, to reveal".
Tapputi f BabylonianTapputi, or Tapputi-Butt, is the earliest known chemist. She distilled and mixed perfumes and was overseer of the royal palacein Babylonian Mesopotamia ca. 1200 BCE.
Taqadum m & f ArabicMeans "preeminence" or "advance, progress" in Arabic.
Taqi al-Din m ArabicMeans "pious of the religion" from
تقي (
taqi) meaning "devout, pious" and
دين (
dīn) meaning "religion"