Sem
SEHM
Dutch form of Shem, Russian short form of Semyon, Hebrew
"name; he has heard"Share
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Updated Wed Jan 22 2025
Sem Origin and Meaning
The name Sem is a boy's name of Hebrew, Dutch origin meaning "name; he has heard".
A popular name in the Netherlands that's arguably more attractive than the original, Sem is a Dutch variant of the Biblical Shem who was one of the sons of Noah. Only ever given to a handful of boys in the US, it is currently in the Dutch Top 10 and a familiar option in Belgium and Italy. It might also be used as a short form of Semion or Semyon in Russia.
Sem Popularity
- 5Netherlands2024
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- Sem (born Georges Goursat)French caricaturist
- Sem Stekelenburgson of Maarten Stekelenburg & Kim Kallenbach