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. 



Sanballat

Saraï

Schaaschgaz

Schabbethaï

Schadrac

Schallum

Schammua

Schaphath

Schealthiel

Schear-jaschub

Schedéur

Schelomith

Schelumiel

Schemaeja

Schephathia

Scheschbatsar

Schiloni

Schimea

Schimeï

vintageluvs's list "Francophile Naming Guide –– Biblical Names for Boys and Girls" of 20 great name ideas: Sem - Schimeï!

Francophile Naming Guide –– Biblical Names for Boys and Girls

Taken from "La Sainte Bible" translated by Louis Segond. I love these names because a lot of them are Hebrew relics, but because of our Judeo-Christian heritage, everyone can really celebrate in those wonderful names that mix Hebrew and French into a ethnic blend. Thought Obadiah and Malachi were unusual? Think again! Some of these are unisex, so feel free to use Néhémie on a girl (talk to me if you do so!). If you want to know the gender of each name, talk to me since many of these names aren't registered on Nameberry!

Francophile Naming Guide –– Biblical Names for Boys and Girls

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